Grumpy, here is one of my proposals for today, throw in the intense legal crapola and you have a contract.
We are pleased to submit our proposal to supply labor and materials to perform the repairs to the above referenced property, due to hurricane damage, as detailed below, for a total sum of : Sixteen thousand two hundred and twenty dollars and 0/100 ($16,222.00).
SCOPE OF WORK:
-Remove all sagging elastomeric paint.
-Install 2 in strips of 5/8 in. FireShield drywall.
-Repair all holes caused by forklift impact.
-Tape all seams with fiberglass mesh tape.
-Fill and fair seams with two coats of drywall joint compound.
-Apply one coat of Zinnser BIN 123 shellac based primer.
-Apply one coat of Sherwin Williams Surelastic paint.
Excluded from this proposal:
-Any work other than stated above.
-Removal or replacement of stores/products on shelving or flooring.
-Overtime.
-Mold removal or Remediation.
PLEASE NOTE: Your name here (the Contractor) can not and will not be held responsible for the presence of any fungi, algae, lichens, slime, mold, bacteria, wet or dry rot and any byproducts of these organisms however produced that may or may not be present now or at anytime in the unforeseeable future. This proposal is based upon normal working hours and does not include overtime. (Owner) shall be responsible for the protection of any equipment or products in this work area. The Contractor is not responsible for anything unforeseen. (Owner) shall insure the Contractor has complete uninterrupted access to the jobsite at all times.
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This proposal is based on full cooperation from (Owner) employees in regards to prompt product/stores removal from and replacement to the shelving. A verbal agreement exists with the product manager and the Contractor that work will be performed in sections approximately 22 to 24 ft long and from floor to ceiling, 21 ft.high (two racks of shelving) to allow continued operation of the sections not being worked on. Based on this model, repairs are expected to be completed in 32 working days.
30% due upon acceptance of this proposal and the balance is due in draws commensurate with work completed. The materials remain the property of the Contractor until paid in full by the purchaser. All invoices are to be paid within ten (10) days of date of invoice. Any legal expenses incurred for collection will be borne by the purchaser. No retainage allowed. All terms of this contract are contingent upon strikes, accidents, or other causes beyond our control.
Should the above meet with your approval, please sign where indicated and return or fax a copy to our office for final execution.
Truly yours,
Your Company
Your name
President
SHT/lgt
ACCEPTED:___________________________________________________
(Authorized Signature)
THIS PROPOSAL MAY BE VOIDED BY US IF NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.