Writing a bid

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  1. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    I wrote this up in the OO section then realized it probably would not get any traction because I wasn't asking one of the same three questions asked there all day -__-

    Any of you fellows ever write a project bid for a specific move?
    What all do you include in a bid aside from a general or specific breakdown of pricing?

    I'm looking for info on presentation/format as well as content.

    I don't even know what I don't know on this front.

    I don't know who to even ask. I'm shooting blindly and hoping I hit something.
     
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  3. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Mention the word Presntation and Microsoft PowerPoint, Skype, GoToMeet, Google hangouts etc comes to mind..

    Watching
     
  4. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    I was think more in terms of layout on a page for a written submission. I'm far from being computer literate enough to attempt a computer presentation. Also, i don't know how fancy I could make a presentation on me driving a truck around really look lol
     
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  5. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    Reach out CPAPE

    He runs a medium suite open deck operation and bids/contracts fot everything.

    He may have a general template you could piggy back on


    Ron
     
  6. RGN

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    What kind of project? Civil contractor? Did you get a bid pack with "scope of work"? I've done project work (yuk!) & have been on the other side of the desk when I had the construction co., I'd be happy to help if I can. I can at least tell you what sent a bid right into the round file for me......

    Funny you ask the question, with rates being what they are I decided to go back to project work & am shaking the trees with the GC's I've worked with to see what they have going this year (fall de-mobs) & next spring.
     
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  7. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    I did not get a bid packet. My customer builds all kinds of products out of metal. The project in question is 2 bridges for a bike trail. All of my info comes thru my customer.
    The scope of my work is: drop trailer, when they have it loaded come check to verify it's to my satisfaction, organize all permits and escorts, drag it to its destination, wait while it's unloaded. Is there a better way to word that for a bid project? I've gotten some great insight thus far- as far as what to include on the rate schedule.
     
  8. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    A Bid Proposal

    List your ETA's on delivery of vehicle for loading and when you expect to be at the consignee, the dims of the load and the value, list the estimated expenses for the move plus your cut (the profit you want to make on the load. And at the end write, "Respectfully submitted by X of Ruthless Transportation on MMDDYY"
     
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  9. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    And for how long the bid is good for.
     
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  10. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    You want to cover all the bases so when something goes sideways, you get paid. Very basically.....something like this:

    Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your RFP. Below is our proposal.

    Dundalk Marine Terminal to Toronto, ON
    990 loaded miles @ $10.00/mile
    990 empty miles @ $2.50/mile
    Commodity: crated machining center
    Length: 28 ft
    Width: 9'-11"
    Height: 10'-0"
    Weight: 49,000 lbs
    PU1: May 30, 2015
    DEL1: June 2, 2015
    PU 2: June 4, 2015
    DEL 2: June 6, 2015

    Payment terms are 30 days from proof of delivery. Carrier is responsible for all permits and routing. Consignee responsible for customs clearance, loading and unloading. Included is 2 hrs loading time and 2 hrs unloading. Delays is loading, unloading and/or customs clearance in excess of above is billed as follows:
    Driver: $25/hr
    Truck: $25/hr
    Trailer: $25/hr


    EDIT: Should probably put a force majeure (sp?) clause in there also
     
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  11. Cat sdp

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    Find out the schedule for the job and go by that.........

    On my work the rates are set till the end of the season.......(winter)
     
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