TapeAndFloat.comFree drywall bid sheet template
By James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat · Updated 2026-10-28
A bid sheet is the internal worksheet where you work out your number: quantities, your unit costs, labor, extras, overhead and profit. The customer usually sees the estimate or proposal, not the bid sheet. Below is a one-page template and a CSV.
No prices are filled in. Quantities shown are example data so you can see a filled row; costs are left for you.
The template
Job: ________ Bid due: ________ GC / customer: ________ Plans dated: ________ Finish level(s): ________
| Line | Item | Qty (example data) | Unit | Your unit cost | Line total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board, walls | 3,600 | sq ft | [your cost] | [qty x cost] | Example data |
| 2 | Board, ceilings | 1,200 | sq ft | [your cost] | [qty x cost] | Example data |
| 3 | Waste allowance | 10 | % | Example data | ||
| 4 | Joint compound (mud) | [takeoff] | box/bag | [your cost] | ||
| 5 | Tape | [takeoff] | roll | [your cost] | ||
| 6 | Corner bead / trim | [takeoff] | pc | [your cost] | ||
| 7 | Screws / fasteners | [takeoff] | box | [your cost] | ||
| 8 | Hang labor | [takeoff] | sq ft or hr | [your rate] | ||
| 9 | Tape and float labor | [takeoff] | sq ft or hr | [your rate] | Finish level: ___ | |
| 10 | Texture | [takeoff] | sq ft | [your rate] | ||
| 11 | Lift / scaffold / access | day | [your cost] | |||
| 12 | Cleanup / haul-off | job | [your cost] | |||
| 13 | Subtotal | [sum] | ||||
| 14 | Overhead | % | ||||
| 15 | Profit | % | ||||
| 16 | Bid total | [total] | Copy to your estimate/proposal |
How to fill it in
- Start from the plans. Note the plan date and addenda at the top so you know which set you bid.
- Do the takeoff. Measure walls and ceilings separately, add waste, and turn area into sheets, mud, tape, bead and screws. The drywall bid calculator can help with quantities using your own prices.
- Price labor your way. Per square foot, per board or per hour, based on your crew's production. The how to bid drywall guide covers production rates, height and access.
- Match finish level to the spec. Write it on line 9. See drywall finish levels.
- Add overhead and profit. Use your own percentages.
- Move the total to the customer document. Copy it into your drywall estimate template or proposal, then follow up with our bid follow-up email scripts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bid sheet vs. a proposal?
The bid sheet is your math. The proposal (or estimate) is what you send: scope, exclusions, price, terms and signature lines.
Should I bid per square foot or per board?
Both are common in drywall. Use the unit your crew is paid on and that your past jobs let you check.
How much waste should I add?
It depends on layout, ceiling height and board length. The bid guide explains how to pick a number.
Can I reuse this sheet for every job?
Yes. Save a blank copy, then make one per bid and keep it with the job so you can compare bid vs. actual later.
Does TapeAndFloat give me pricing?
No. All costs on this sheet are yours.
Want help keeping this current?
Free 60-day pilot. If you stay on, we agree on the price with you up front.
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