highpowered
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- Location
- los angeles
I have been losing bids lately to the lowest bidder. This has never been a problem as most people pick in the middle. For instance a 350kw diesel generator bid for a hotel in a residential neighborhood I bid at 265k. Just the generator+transfer switches, exhaust, concrete pad, engineering, and wire totaled 195k. Thats 0 labor cost in the bid yet. 2 companys bid it at 165k out the door. The only way thats possible is to take away all the extras you would need for noise and fire compliance. This has been the case alot lately my competitors are tricking the clients in the wording of the contract. I cannot sleep at night if I do that knowing its not the right thing to do or is it? I am beyond frustrated and all the blame lies on my shoulders. Any ideas on competitive bidding or any help would be greatly appreciated. I havent won a commercial job in a while and the company cant survive another month.
Another question I have are there any bid sites that I can log onto without having a project link from a GC? I want to divert money from advertising to finding GC that dont advertise?
Thanks in advance!!
Another question I have are there any bid sites that I can log onto without having a project link from a GC? I want to divert money from advertising to finding GC that dont advertise?
Thanks in advance!!