Quest CDN

What Quest CDN does

Quest CDN (QuestCDN LLC) operates a digital project bidding marketplace for the construction industry, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Spring Park, Minnesota, operating as a subsidiary of Hubexo. The platform serves two user types: Project Solicitors — including cities, municipalities, engineers, architects, and government agencies that need to post construction projects, RFPs, and Goods & Services requests — and Bidders/Contractors — construction companies, subcontractors, and suppliers searching for project opportunities. Coverage spans all US states and Canadian provinces via state/province-scoped memberships.

The platform's core products include vBid™ for electronic bid submission via Online Bid ID Codes, eBidDoc™ for downloadable digital bidding documents, Plan Holder Management for tracking and communicating with bidders, Automatic Addenda Alerts via email, a searchable Industry Directory, Global Search with saved searches and scheduled email notifications, and an Aggregator/Reseller membership tier for plan rooms. Technology is a self-serve web platform with PCI-compliant payment processing via Authorize.net using 128-bit SSL encryption; no APIs, SDKs, or mobile apps are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) tiered Premier membership subscriptions at $35/month or $299/year, with a free Regular membership tier; (2) transaction fees on eBidDoc document downloads, where solicitors set the download price and Quest CDN charges a delivery fee; and (3) Aggregator/Reseller memberships. Go-to-market is primarily product-led/self-serve for bidders with direct sales/demo funnels for enterprise solicitors via HubSpot forms. The company has 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates as a mature, bootstrapped subsidiary under Hubexo.

Name

Quest CDN

Legal name

QuestCDN LLC

Website

https://questcdn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quest CDN operates a digital construction project bidding marketplace connecting municipalities, engineers, architects, and government agencies with contractors across US states and Canadian provinces. It generates revenue through tiered subscriptions and document download transaction fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Bid Management

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Procurement Helpdesk & Stakeholder Support (BPAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Construction bidding platform
• Online bid management
• Construction document distribution
• RFP procurement software
• Project bidding marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Quest CDN generates revenue through tiered membership subscriptions. Regular membership is free with basic access. Premier membership offers enhanced features at $35/month or $299/year. The platform also supports Aggregator/Reseller memberships for plan rooms.
2. Document Download Fees: Solicitors set the download price for bidding documents. Bidders pay to download eBidDoc documents. Quest CDN charges a download delivery fee which is billed through credit card or bank account. This is a transaction-based revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quest CDN operates a two-sided digital bidding marketplace that connects construction project solicitors (municipalities, government agencies, engineers, architects) with bidders and contractors. The platform enables solicitors to post project bid advertisements, RFPs, and Goods & Services requests, and allows bidders to search, download bidding documents (eBidDoc™), submit electronic bids (vBid™), and receive automatic addenda alerts.

Product overview

Quest CDN is a single unified platform for construction project bidding management. The core platform (Quest CDN Platform) supports two user types: Solicitors (who post projects) and Bidders (who find and submit bids). Key products include vBid™ for electronic bid submission, eBidDoc™ for digital bidding documents, and two membership tiers (Regular free and Premier paid). The platform operates nationwide across US states and Canadian provinces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• vBid™: Online bidding solution for soliciting and bidding on construction projects

Products and services

• Quest CDN Platform The main digital project bidding marketplace platform connecting project solicitors (cities, municipalities, engineers, architects, government agencies) with the bidding community. Enables posting of bid advertisements, project RFPs, and Goods & Services requests, and supports search, document download, and electronic bid submission workflows.
• vBid™ Online bidding submission system that allows bidders to publish and submit bids electronically using an Online Bid ID Code. Part of the platform's digital bidding workflow for construction projects, RFPs, and goods & services procurement.
• eBidDoc™ Digital bidding document format that bidders can download, preview, print, and use for bidding or quoting purposes. Supports fee-based document downloads with automatic addenda notifications issued by solicitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of experience connecting project solicitors with the bidding community

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HubexocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHubexo is the parent company of Quest CDN, operating as 'QuestCDN, Powered by Hubexo'. Hubexo is a construction technology company that provides digital solutions for the construction industry, including bidding platforms. Quest CDN represents Hubexo's North American bidding and procurement solution.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pantera Global Technologies: Pantera Global Technologies was acquired by Quest CDN in 2023. As an acquired entity now operating within Quest CDN's portfolio, it represents an internal capability rather than an independent competitor, but it shares the construction-technology market context.
• Hubexo (parent): Hubexo is the parent company of Quest CDN and operates similar bidding and construction intelligence platforms globally (including Byggfakta in Europe). It is the closest internal peer and the primary vehicle through which Quest CDN's capabilities may be scaled internationally.

Direct peers

• Dodge Construction Network: Dodge Construction Network provides commercial construction project leads, market intelligence, and bidding tools to contractors and suppliers. Its project intelligence platform competes with Quest CDN in connecting project solicitors with bidders across the US.
• PlanHub: PlanHub is a construction bid management platform enabling subcontractors to find, bid on, and win projects from general contractors. Its marketplace model and feature set closely mirror Quest CDN's vBid and eBidDoc capabilities, making it a direct competitor.
• SmartBid (Jonas Construction Software): SmartBid is construction bid management software for subcontractors and general contractors, offering bid invitations, plan room access, and prequalification tools. It targets the same customer segments as Quest CDN and competes in the bid management category.
• ConstructConnect: ConstructConnect (which acquired iSqFt) is a leading construction bidding platform providing project leads, takeoffs, and bid management to contractors and suppliers. It competes head-to-head with Quest CDN in delivering bid opportunities to subcontractors and managing the solicitation workflow for project owners.
• BuildingConnected (Autodesk): BuildingConnected is a construction bidding network that connects general contractors and subcontractors, offering bid management, trade partner discovery, and risk analysis. It is a direct competitor to Quest CDN's bidder/solicitor marketplace, with deeper integrations into Autodesk's construction cloud.
• BidClerk: BidClerk is a construction bidding platform that aggregates public and private project opportunities, plan downloads, and addenda notifications for contractors. It is a direct competitor in the same two-sided marketplace category as Quest CDN.

Broad incumbents

• Bluebeam (Autodesk): Bluebeam provides digital markup, takeoff, and document collaboration tools for construction professionals. While focused on pre-construction document workflows rather than bidding marketplaces, it is an adjacent incumbent increasingly bundled into Autodesk's construction cloud alongside BuildingConnected.
• Procore Technologies: Procore is the leading construction management platform, offering bidding, project management, and financial tools for the entire construction lifecycle. While broader than Quest CDN, its bidding module competes for the same pre-construction workflow and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/questcdn
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• Facebookfacebook.com/questcdn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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