A Simpler Way to Source and Manage Certified Subcontractors
ClearSource helps pre-construction teams find, evaluate, and manage outreach to small and certified subcontractors — powered by AI, real-time data, automated certification validation, and built-in bid solicitation tracking.
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One Connected Workflow for Pre-Construction Sourcing
ClearSource replaces fragmented sourcing and outreach processes with a single, organized system — helping teams move faster, stay aligned, and submit stronger bids. From project setup to outreach and verification, everything lives in one place.
Sourcing & Matching
Find qualified small and certified subcontractors by trade, location, and certification type — using continuously updated data.
Outreach & Tracking
Send and manage outreach in one place, track responses, and maintain a defensible record of solicitation activity.
Verification & Validation
Instantly validate certification status, track expirations, and reduce risk before bids are submitted.
Dashboards & Reporting
See outreach progress, participation status, and responses across projects — without chasing emails or spreadsheets.
Manual Pre-Construction Processes Are Holding Teams Back
Outdated directories, manual verification, and inconsistent outreach make it harder for pre-construction teams to source qualified small and certified subcontractors — and submit strong, compliant bids.
Sourcing & Matching
Finding the right subcontractors takes too long.
Pre-construction teams rely on outdated lists and manual research, with no fast, reliable way to identify which small and certified subs are qualified, available, and a true fit for a specific scope of work.
Outreach & Engagement
Reaching qualified subs is inconsistent and inefficient.
Outreach is often handled differently by each estimator or project, certified firms lack visibility, and many qualified subcontractors never hear about relevant bid opportunities.
Tracking & Documentation
Bid activity is hard to track across teams and tools.
Outreach, responses, and supporting documentation live in inboxes, spreadsheets, and individual workflows — making it difficult to see who was contacted, who responded, and what’s been documented before bids are due.
Bid-Readiness & Risk
Teams don’t know if bids are truly ready to submit.
Missing documentation, outdated certifications, or incomplete outreach records are often discovered late — creating risk, last-minute scrambles, or weaker, less defensible bids.
Measurable Gains for Pre-Construction Teams using Tough Leaf
01
Up to 70% Less Time Spent on Sourcing & Outreach
Pre-construction teams dramatically reduce manual effort by replacing spreadsheets, outdated directories, and fragmented outreach with one connected workflow.
02
3.5× More Competitive Bids Received when using Tough Leaf
With faster access to verified certified subcontractors and consistent outreach tracking, teams engage more qualified firms and strengthen bid submissions.
Finally, I don't have to spend hours looking through outdated databases!"
- Firas Safa, Procurement Manager, Restani
Additional outcomes teams see with ClearSource:
- Higher qualified subcontractor engagement and response rates
- Faster access to accurate certified vendor lists
- Stronger compliance posture entering bid submissions
- Reduced internal admin workload across pre-con teams
Part of the Tough Leaf Ecosystem
ClearSource is the foundation of Tough Leaf's connected approach to sourcing, participation, and compliance. When projects require deeper support — during construction or across portfolios — teams can extend into ManagedOutreach, ClearComply, or ClearSpend without changing systems.
Powered by Accurate Certification Data
ClearSource taps into Tough Leaf’s continuously updated certification database, with details on certification status, trades, business type, regions served, and capacity.
400,000+ certified subcontractor records
Expiration tracking and real-time updates
Built to support evolving owner and agency requirements
Built for Teams Doing the Work
What customers say after moving away from manual sourcing and outreach.
Finally, I don't have to spend hours looking through outdated databases!
Tough Leaf made sure that the subs would at least meet our minimum requirements. The real value for us was knowing that Tough Leaf vetted the subs.
This would have taken us 2 people for a month - we received the necessary information from Tough Leaf in a week.
Tough Leaf demonstrated exceptional diligence and support throughout the process, which ultimately led to us being awarded the contract. They helped us navigate the qualification requirements, understand the project scope, and position ourselves effectively during the bidding process.
We'd probably be taking money out of our own pockets to hire you to help us out.
With other platforms, if you want more, you pay the premium as a subcontractor. They catch you. With Tough Leaf, it's intentional - here are the projects you can do, in your area, and we'll connect you.
Stop Chasing Subs. Start Building Better Bids.
Find qualified small and certified subcontractors, manage outreach, and track bid responses without spreadsheets or inbox chaos.
Built for Prime Contractors, Government Agencies, and Certified Subcontractors.
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