The AI Bid Command Center is like a giant super-powered homework folder for finding work. It gives you ready-made questions — called prompts — that you copy and paste into an AI like Claude or ChatGPT. The AI then searches the internet for job opportunities that are perfect for Gecko Golf and brings back a neat report.
Think of it like having a very smart assistant who knows every place in California where someone might be looking to hire a contractor — and you can send that assistant searching in 30 seconds.
Rebuilding replaces edits made only in the output box after confirmation. Save or copy those changes first.
Open Gecko Proposal Builder ↗The internal estimate is optional and is not copied into the client proposal. Enter your own costs, quantities, markup and any applicable tax or charges. Use plus/minus, adjustable steps, direct entry and your own Fast/Slow rates. Check for double counting if an equipment rate already includes the operator.
Yellow SAVE NOW saves the current proposal. The status reports whether two browser copies were verified or only one is available. Save Named Project keeps separate work; Download Backup and Import Backup move a JSON copy between devices. Browser storage is not automatic cross-device sync. Test backup and restore before relying on it.
Copy for Kai Review prepares a review request and the proposal. Paste it into your conversation with Kai; it does not send automatically. You may choose to include the private estimate.
Check scope, pricing, responsibilities, schedule, selected exclusions and terms. Older reference clauses can contain outdated payment, warranty, GPS or legal wording; use only what applies and review it. Client-ready page breaks and PDF appearance are completed in Pages.
The program file is named Gecko_Proposal_Builder.html. Keep it in the same folder as Gecko Programs and this guide so their buttons can find it. Earlier proposal tools are not the main workflow; keep existing saved work or backups as needed.
The Grade Calculator is a math helper for figuring out slopes. When building a green, a bunker, a cart path, or a drainage swale, you need to know exactly how steep or flat each surface is. Grade is measured as a percentage. A 2% grade means the ground drops 2 inches for every 100 inches you walk forward.
This tool has 7 tabs, each solving a different field math problem. You type in two numbers and it gives you the third — instantly.
Save Estimate stores one browser-local record and captures only the estimate number, date, company, contact, project name and line items. It does not save every field, scope selection, percentage or payment setting. Load Saved cannot restore those omitted details. CSV contains line items only. Do not rely on either as a complete backup.
Overhead, profit and tax are each calculated on the line-item subtotal. Verify the tax basis, payment percentages and the numeric and written totals; written amounts can be wrong when cents are present. Estimate numbers default to the same annual suffix, so assign a unique number yourself. Review the print preview for internal pricing detail and applicable terms.
The Drainage Calculator figures out two things: how much rainwater will run off a piece of land during a storm, and what size underground pipe you need to carry all that water away so the golf course doesn't flood.
It uses a formula called the Rational Method — used by engineers worldwide. You just answer 3 simple questions and the calculator does the rest. It also shows you a comparison table of every standard pipe size so you can make the smartest choice.
Tap one of the gold surface type buttons. This is called the Runoff Coefficient (C) — it tells the tool how much rain soaks into the ground versus runs off the top.
On a prompt card, Expand All and Collapse All open or close the available Quick-pick and Power Phrase sections. The prompt itself stays visible and editable.
Edits, quick picks and Power Phrases are saved in this browser as you work. SAVE NOW checks the available browser copies and requests a portable HTML backup download. RECOVERY lists available copies; IMPORT BACKUP accepts a recovery JSON downloaded from that list. The save status reports whether saving succeeded. Browser storage does not automatically sync between devices; keep a backup and test it before relying on it.
Check the completed prompt, especially names, project details and optional partners. AI responses and legal or technical claims should be verified for the specific situation.