got invited to bid on this U-Haul storage center. I asked the manager tactfully who my competition was, turns out he was getting five bids. Two of the names I was very familiar with and are notorious lowballing hacks in my market, so just knew in my heart that I would not be getting this job. Still, trying to be a professional, I put together my typical corporate bid package, complete with before and after photos, a very detailed quote, and all insurance information. Went higher than normal since I knew I would not win this bid. Heard nothing for a month then suddenly we get a purchase order from U-Haul corporate.
Turns out none of my competition could meet u-halls insurance requirements(we did) and apparently my detailed package impressed someone at corporate so they went ahead and just chose spray wash instead of rebidding the project. At least two of my competitors bid this project in the $2000 range, my winning bid was just south of $6000 For a three day project with three crew members.
Half the battle of success is just showing up! If I would've just thrown in the towel I would not have won this bid and would not be drinking a good whiskey that I am right now!!!
That's awesome, I might have walked away and lost the job.
waxman18324 said
Mar 10, 2016
Ray,
"You all" do things right. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Hank
Maverick Contracting said
Mar 10, 2016
The key to being successful is having enough work coming in that you can bid the price you need and want to get and be able to pick and choose. Never take a job that you know is going to cost you.
That's known as "buying the job" Have the confidence to say no thank you. Good job Ray
Oh and charge that bottle to the job and write it off!
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Thursday 10th of March 2016 07:32:09 AM
Chris Mozick said
Mar 10, 2016
Great job ray not throughing in the towel. You never know unless you try.
mistersqueegee said
Mar 10, 2016
Keep the dream alive, brother!
Liberty SoftWash said
Mar 10, 2016
Love it!
Fred W said
Mar 10, 2016
Awesome job Ray!
tjteed said
Mar 11, 2016
Way to use the up north numbers
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Mar 11, 2016
Nice work ray.
BlueRidge said
Mar 12, 2016
waxman18324 wrote:
Ray,
"You all" do things right. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Hank
I'm glad I taught you something while in PA Hank!
Ray, this is so true and good of you to post it for those who might not want to bid against 4 others. We just never know what people are thinking on the other end. There just might be at least one person who knows what happens with the low baller. There are a few in the world who actually go with the hogh bid that is more professional.
got invited to bid on this U-Haul storage center. I asked the manager tactfully who my competition was, turns out he was getting five bids. Two of the names I was very familiar with and are notorious lowballing hacks in my market, so just knew in my heart that I would not be getting this job. Still, trying to be a professional, I put together my typical corporate bid package, complete with before and after photos, a very detailed quote, and all insurance information. Went higher than normal since I knew I would not win this bid. Heard nothing for a month then suddenly we get a purchase order from U-Haul corporate.
Turns out none of my competition could meet u-halls insurance requirements(we did) and apparently my detailed package impressed someone at corporate so they went ahead and just chose spray wash instead of rebidding the project. At least two of my competitors bid this project in the $2000 range, my winning bid was just south of $6000 For a three day project with three crew members.
Half the battle of success is just showing up! If I would've just thrown in the towel I would not have won this bid and would not be drinking a good whiskey that I am right now!!!
Good Stuff Ray, can't get what you don't ask for.
"You all" do things right. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Hank
The key to being successful is having enough work coming in that you can bid the price you need and want to get and be able to pick and choose. Never take a job that you know is going to cost you.
That's known as "buying the job"
Have the confidence to say no thank you.
Good job Ray
Oh and charge that bottle to the job and write it off!
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Thursday 10th of March 2016 07:32:09 AM
I'm glad I taught you something while in PA Hank!
Ray, this is so true and good of you to post it for those who might not want to bid against 4 others. We just never know what people are thinking on the other end. There just might be at least one person who knows what happens with the low baller. There are a few in the world who actually go with the hogh bid that is more professional.