2) Make yourself a copy of the electrical specifications and the bid specifica
tions, and call before sending the prints.
3) Also include a purchase order referencing the job and due date and a check for any outstanding invoices.
4) Call immediately if you receive an addenda or date extension.
5) Leave plenty of time for your review of the job prior to the bid.
Procedure for Preparing your Estimate
1) Review and assemble your vendor quotes for correctness. Compare them against our bill of material.
2) Review the estimate extension for typos, material prices, and labor levels that may be higher or lower than what you want.
3) Review the summary to check journeyman labor rates, overhead percentages, profit percentages, and tax rates.
4) Check miscellaneous high priced material with your suppliers (Hi voltage cable and terminations)
5) Arrange sufficiant review and work time the day before the bid and the 
morning of the bid. Plan to be in the office the day of the bid.
6) Call every party you are bidding to, the day before the bid and the morning of the bid. The more personal contact you have with yourclients the better
During review of your estimates and preparation of your bids, we provide all available assistance to help you win the job.
