A missed bid request call isn't a missed call — it's a missed $50,000 to $500,000 project. When you're on a job site, Orbit answers every call, qualifies every lead, and texts you the details. All day. Every day. $96/month.
The GC Revenue Problem
General contracting is a relationship and response business. The GC who answers and responds fastest wins the bid — regardless of price, reputation, or portfolio.
Bid request calls are the highest-value calls a GC receives. A homeowner calling about a kitchen remodel is a $60,000–$120,000 opportunity. A developer calling about a new build is $500,000 or more. When you're on-site and can't answer, they call the next GC on the list.
Active job sites generate constant subcontractor calls — framing crews with schedule questions, plumbers confirming rough-in dates, electricians waiting on permits. Juggling a job site and a constantly ringing phone means one always suffers.
The construction boom in most markets means GCs are busier than ever — which means more missed calls than ever. New calls come in while you're managing existing projects. Orbit makes sure no new lead falls through the cracks during your busiest periods.
Lead Qualification
You don't have time to call back every inquiry. Orbit collects the information you need to decide which leads deserve your attention — so you call back the right ones first.
Remodel, addition, new construction, or commercial build. Orbit identifies the category in the first 30 seconds so you know what you're dealing with.
Square footage, number of rooms, current structure condition. Orbit asks the specific questions that help you estimate bid complexity before you call back.
Desired start date and project deadline. You know which leads are urgent (breaking ground in 6 weeks) vs. planning ahead (next spring).
Orbit asks about budget expectations — tactfully. No sticker-shock callbacks, no wasted site visits. You know before you call if it's a fit for your business.
Compare Your Options
Live answering services cost $300–$1,200/month and still miss calls. Orbit is always on, always available, and qualifies leads — not just takes messages.
| Feature | Voicemail | Live Answering Service | BizBot Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answers 24/7 | Messages only | Business hours | Yes — always |
| Qualifies leads (scope, budget, timeline) | No | No — takes messages only | Yes — full intake |
| Texts you lead details instantly | No | Email only, delayed | Yes — within 60 seconds |
| Differentiates bid requests vs. sub calls | No | No | Yes |
| Monthly cost | Free | $300–$1,200 | $96 |
| Per-call fees | None | $0.75–$1.50/call | None |
| Setup time | Zero | Days to weeks | Under 5 minutes |
The ROI
Orbit costs $96/month — $1,152 a year. The average GC project is $85,000. If Orbit captures a single bid request call that would have otherwise gone to voicemail — and you win that bid — the project is worth 74x your annual cost. That's not a marketing stat. That's the math.
But you won't capture just one. You'll capture every call — during spring busy season, on active job sites, evenings when developers call after hours. Orbit runs 24/7 so you never miss a bid window again.
Average value of a single GC project.
Your entire monthly cost for live 24/7 answering — flat, all-in, no hidden fees.
Return on a full year of Orbit when it captures — and you win — a single missed bid call. No assumptions required.
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