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Bid Packages & Expiration
Learn how bid packages work, why they have expiration dates, and how to choose the right package for your workflow.
What are bid packages?
Bid packages provide you with a set number of bids that can be used to submit proposals on projects.
- One bid is used per proposal
- Bids are only used when you apply
- Unused bids remain available until expiration
Why do bid packages expire?
Expiration dates help keep the marketplace active and fair.
- Encourages active participation
- Prevents unused bids from sitting idle
- Keeps projects visible to active Pros
How expiration works
- Validity begins on the day the package is activated
- You can use bids at any time during the validity period
- Unused bids expire when the validity period ends
- Submitted bids remain valid even after expiration
Expiration applies only to unused bids. Jobs you already applied for are not affected.
Example
If you activate a bid package with a 30-day validity, you have 30 days to submit bids using that package.
A package with a longer validity gives you more flexibility and less pressure to rush bids.