Just wondering do you ask the reason why you lost a bid and if so how do you word it?
I have been told a few times that they are going with different contractor. Pretty sure , no positive, its price. Is it acceptable to ask the other bid numbers just so you can see if your completely out of the ballpark or just got undercut by a bit. My numbers are what I need and what i'm worth. Just like clients price shop ,why can't we competition price shop to see how we stack up.
If you know what your numbers need to be, then their other numbers are pointless.
Agree, but it is nice to why you lost the bid.
It's not always the price.
Just wondering do you ask the reason why you lost a bid and if so how do you word it?
I have been told a few times that they are going with different contractor. Pretty sure , no positive, its price. Is it acceptable to ask the other bid numbers just so you can see if your completely out of the ballpark or just got undercut by a bit. My numbers are what I need and what i'm worth. Just like clients price shop ,why can't we competition price shop to see how we stack up.
Just wondering do you ask the reason why you lost a bid and if so how do you word it?
kbelz67 said:So here is what i have so far in my response to the client, good /bad/needs work? let me know. As a small 1 man business trying to do right by myself and clients, any input is greatly appreciated.
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to submit a bid on the kitchen tile. To assist me in my business going forward would you mind letting me know the reason you went with another contractor? If it was a price issue, was i higher and if so was it a significant amount? If you do not want to disclose this I understand.
I am still working on a proposal for your bathroom project, and i will be sending that by this evening.
Again thank you for the opportunity and it was a pleasure talking with you on Saturday.