Hey guys, I just bid on cleaning and sealing with one coat of Cabot's Natural Clear Solution at an apt. complex yesterday. I got a referral from a faithful client and talked me up pretty good to the apartment manager.
I was lucky enough to see my competitors bids! He actually showed them to me, first time that has happened.
I was very appalled at how low their prices were....
I probably won't get the job. Even if I sold myself like crazy and had everything covered, insurance, website, referrences, quality, etc. Owners of big commercial properties rarely take the highest bid from my experience. Usually the lowest. Here is my price and competitors.
MY BID
25,800 square feet of wood - clean & seal at $1.00/square foot=
$25,800
COMPETITOR 1
25,800 sq.ft - clean & seal at $0.72/square foot=
$18,000
COMPETITOR 2
25,800 sq.ft - clean & seal at $0.32/square foot=
$8,000
THERE IS NO WAY I SHOULD CHARGE LESS THAN a $1 per square foot to clean and seal wood with $20/gallon high quality sealer on commercial properties.
Would everyone agree????????????