Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Forum

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!!!