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Evaluate the three contractors for Nash. Did Nash make the right choice?

With the painting job settled, Nash wanted to revisit the job estimate. He asked Craig, "How much did you say this job will cost me? You gave me an initial estimate. I don't have that piece of paper with me right now." Craig said, "Nash, I told you already that the job will cost you $4,500 for labor plus materials." Nash inquired further, "You told me as well that you would complete the job in a month." Craig nodded his head and said, "That is correct." Nash said, "You never told me how you arrived at a month's time and the $4,500." Craig produced a copy of the proposal from his glove compartment in the truck and handed it over to Nash. Nash looked at the initial proposal one more time, nodded in approval and told Craig, "OK! Let's start." Actually, Nash had two more proposals from two different contractors. He had compared the three proposals including Craig's proposal, which had been the best both in terms of cost and schedule. Nash had also spoken with the other two contractors to find out about their organizations and prior projects. He had also called a couple of references that they had provided to understand their quality of work and other capabilities. He made a list of all these characteristics to compare the three contractors including Craig. The first contractor, Robert Weed Inc., had proposed $5,500 with an estimated completion in 32 days. Robert Weed had good technical expertise according to its two references and had accomplished a number of successful projects around the neighborhood with satisfied customers. Its customers spoke highly of its quality of work with the only exception of tardiness on a few occasions. It had also kept its promises of delivery to its customers. The second contractor, Green Home Improvement, Inc., had proposed \$6,000 with an estimated completion in 30 days. This company had a little better process experience and less technical experience than Robert Weed. It also had better project management experience and in general better management according to its customers. One of the customers did not trust the company that much, but it had delivered its projects on time. Both contractors were financially stable, had good reputations, and were recognized for their good work. As for Craig, Nash had personally known him for a long time, and he had completed several tasks to the satisfaction of the Nathans. The only problem with Craig was that he was not very good at managing multiple projects and extended some projects for quality reasons. Nash had already decided on Craig. He invited Craig to his house and asked him to tell him the breakdown - Remove siding and doorway - Clean up site - Install posts - Dig 6 post holes - Pour concrete and install posts - Build base and frame - Build 1414 base - Frame the sides - Install roof and windows - Frame the cathedral ceiling and install shingles - Install sheathing - Install windows and door - Install siding - Install insulation - Install siding - Wood work - Lighting and HVAC - Connect HVAC with existing ductwork - Connect lighting with existing power - Install drywall - Mud the walls 1st coat - Mud walls 2 nd coat - Painting - Apply primer - Paint the ceiling and walls - Install flooring - Cleanup The next thing to do was to write the contract. Nash talked to his neighbor Dan Dice, an attorney, to see what type of contract he should have with Craig Construction. He was told that a fixed-price contract was to his advantage even if the contractor extended the work. So Nash wrote a fixed-price contract with Craig, and both of them signed it on June 6,2011 . They agreed to begin the work on Monday, June 13 , and finish the project after 30 business days on July 25 . They also agreed that if there were some scope changes, Nash would pay the additional amount on a separate fixed-price contract. The payments were to be scheduled as shown in the following table