Would you offer a discount to get alonger contract

[michaelthegardener]

Been asked to give a price for a grounds maintance contract for a housing scheme. Ive got a copy of the current contract ( not being adhered to) few things in it will need changing due to it being for every site they have but my question is they want a price (per visit )for a 1 year contract and also for a 3 so should I give a discount in the hope of getting the 3 year contract ?

[higgness]

May think along the lines that your costs will go up over the 3 years.

[michaelthegardener]

It's not that when I had the site meeting basically I was told they want to see if they get a better deal with a 3year contract

[dig dug dan]

Work out what you realistically want per visit, and go in at that price for the three year plan, and price higher for one year. Make sure that there is proviso for extra visits and any one off jobs such as waste clearing.
I have a three year contract for grass cutting with my local council, which if they add extra cuts is chargeable. Peace of mind knowing its safe for three years

[lutonlagerlout]

bear in mind things like diesel prices can fluctuate over 3 years
however a 3 year contract no matter how big or small gives you a bit of security
as Dan mentioned things like waste costs also tend to go up
try and include a cavaet for price increases outside your control

I.E. green waste
fuel
etc


LLL

[michaelthegardener]

well I didn't get it

We have now had all the quotes in and our residents have chosen the gardening contractor unfortunately they have chosen a contractor who offer a 2 man team

don't get the thinking behind that but never mind :p

[lutonlagerlout]

2 man team is no good if they are both noddys
never mind Michael ,move on mate
LLL

[dig dug dan]

Are they on a three year contract?
ask to see what b the prices were to see how far out you were. You are entitled to see them

[michaelthegardener]

she didn't say but I don't think the price was the issue ah well never mind maybe they didn't think one man could do the work because they are used to 2 or 3 halfwits struggling with t :laugh:

[dig dug dan]

They cannot use tnat as an excuse. If they wanted a two man team, why ask you to quote?
Keep an eye on their performance. You might still get a chance if they muck up