I quoted a Strata(HOA) in good faith for some flatwork and windows on a 40 unit condo complex. Now one of the members of the council says he can do it cheaper with a rented machine and is preparing a quote. I am ******* pissed.
I have been talking and e-mailing with my contact throughout and he wants to use me but council is waiting for their member's quote. What protection do I have (if any),or recourse if this mutt picks up this job?
So far I cut price by about 5%(hated doing it) and have tried very hard to explain the differences. Here is an excerpt from my last e-mail.
Hi Jason,
Here is the revised quote for 2120 Central Place. I have also included a copy of a contract which must be signed by a council representative or your property manager.
It's important to note that often pressurewashing is regarded as something that any one can do with a rented machine. This is only partially true. Often specific knowledge or skills come into play, in my case chemical knowledge for removing graffiti or stains on concrete, or knowing that window seals can be blown very easily leading to fogging or "weeping".
Having a $2,000,000 liability policy,Worksafe coverage,and being a BBB member unaviodably add to my cost, but this only ensures that your Strata gets the service it deserves - professional.
If this fails and this mutt steals my job what are my options?
This is the first time it has happened to me,but I figure it must be fairly common.
I hope you guys can answer this one.
I quoted a Strata(HOA) in good faith for some flatwork and windows on a 40 unit condo complex. Now one of the members of the council says he can do it cheaper with a rented machine and is preparing a quote. I am ******* pissed.
I have been talking and e-mailing with my contact throughout and he wants to use me but council is waiting for their member's quote. What protection do I have (if any),or recourse if this mutt picks up this job?
So far I cut price by about 5%(hated doing it) and have tried very hard to explain the differences. Here is an excerpt from my last e-mail.
Hi Jason,
Here is the revised quote for 2120 Central Place. I have also included a copy of a contract which must be signed by a council representative or your property manager.
It's important to note that often pressurewashing is regarded as something that any one can do with a rented machine. This is only partially true. Often specific knowledge or skills come into play, in my case chemical knowledge for removing graffiti or stains on concrete, or knowing that window seals can be blown very easily leading to fogging or "weeping".
Having a $2,000,000 liability policy,Worksafe coverage,and being a BBB member unaviodably add to my cost, but this only ensures that your Strata gets the service it deserves - professional.
If this fails and this mutt steals my job what are my options?
This is the first time it has happened to me,but I figure it must be fairly common.
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