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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:25 am
by 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 ?
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 9:41 am
by higgness
May think along the lines that your costs will go up over the 3 years.
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:04 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:40 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:11 pm
by 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
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 5:06 pm
by 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
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:25 pm
by lutonlagerlout
2 man team is no good if they are both noddys
never mind Michael ,move on mate
LLL
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:26 pm
by 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
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:44 pm
by 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:
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:48 pm
by 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