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# Prepare Submission

> How to export finalized rates from BidRight for submission to a customer.

Once your pricing is finalized, export your rates from BidRight to generate a submission-ready file.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the bid and confirm pricing is finalized">
    Navigate to the bid and verify that all lanes have been priced and reviewed before proceeding.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Export">
    Click the **Export** button or navigate to the **Export** tab within the bid.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an output format">
    Choose either **Excel (.xlsx)** or **CSV** depending on what the customer requires.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a customer template (if needed)">
    If the customer provided a specific spreadsheet template, select it here. BidRight will map your rates to match their layout.

    <Tip>
      If the customer sent you a template as part of the original bid file, use BidRight's template mapping to output rates in their exact format - this reduces the chance of formatting rejections.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download the file">
    Click **Download** to save the exported rate file to your computer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the file">
    Open the file and verify the lane count matches your bid. Spot-check a sample of rates to confirm the values exported correctly.

    <Warning>
      Always review the exported file before sending. Verify the lane count matches your bid and spot-check a sample of rates.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send to the customer">
    Submit the reviewed file to the customer through their preferred channel.
  </Step>
</Steps>