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Old 02-18-2009, 09:29 PM   #1
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I'm curious as to to how you guys handle pricing inquiries from GC's or HO's.

TO be more specific:

Do you guys provide break downs such as:

it's *** to remove existing window & *** to install the new window

or

do you you state: it's ******xx to remove old and install new

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Old 02-18-2009, 09:37 PM   #2
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one price for the whole job
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Package pricing baby. Itemized proposals upon request. Last time I broke down a proposal I was only awarded the contracts on the items I was cheaper on. Had my arm twisted for the rest. Spent days held up by other subs.
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I'm curious as to to how you guys handle pricing inquiries from GC's or HO's.

TO be more specific:

Do you guys provide break downs such as:

it's *** to remove existing window & *** to install the new window

or

do you you state: it's ******xx to remove old and install new
Lump sum bid.
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One price.
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Old 02-18-2009, 09:51 PM   #6
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Package pricing baby. Itemized proposals upon request. Last time I broke down a proposal I was only awarded the contracts on the items I was cheaper on. Had my arm twisted for the rest. Spent days held up by other subs.

been there, done that, no more break downs
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one price for the whole job

That's what I have been doing. I just ran into a situation with a GC that I thought was strange. It's a former forclosure apt bldg. being converted into "luxory condos" 30+ boarded up openings ranging from 3'x3' to 12'x6'. Part of my scope is to install glassblock window panels in all the boarded up openings. The GC wants a break down of labor costs to remove boards & glass install.
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IMO, a window install includes removal of the old and installation of the new and should be quoted as one price. It is not like a kitchen remodel or something where it makes sense to break things down.
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:34 PM   #10
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lump sum. Used to list everything, then they say things like " why do you charge $10 to remove the storm window"? "Is that something i can do"?
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