Message 12.C: Improving a Solicited Proposal [LO-1]

Read Figure 12.17, a solicited proposal, and then (1) analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this document and (2) revise the document so that it follows this chapters guidelines.

Memco Construction 187 W. Euclid Avenue, Glenvlew, IL 60025 www.memco.comm Aprl 19,2014 Dear Mr Estes: PROJECT: IDOT Letting Item 83 Contract No. 79371 DuPage County Memco Construction proposes to fumish alllabor, material, equipment, and siper- vislon to provide Engineered Fill-Class II and IV-for the following unit prlces. Engineered Fill-Class ll and V Total Unit Lump Sum Cubic Yards Quantity Unit Price $4500.00 00 $4,500.00 33.50$41,811.00 38.0052,972.00 Engineered Fll Class II Engineered Fill class Ivubc Yards 1,267 1394 Mobilization includes one move-in. Additional moveins to be billedat $1,100.00 each. The following Items clarlfy and qualify the scope of our subcontracting work: 1. All forms, earthwork, clearing, etc., to be provided and maintained by others at 2. General Contractor shall provlde location for staging, stockpiling matedal, 3. Memco Construction shall be pald strictly based upon the amount of material 4. All prep work, including geotechnical fabrlcs, geomembrane liners, etc, to be no cost to Memco Construction equipment, and storage at the job slte. actually used on the Job. done by others at no cost to Memco Construction 5. Water is to be available at project slte at no charge to Memoo Construction. 6. Dewatering to be done by others at no cost to Memoo Construction. 7. Trafflc control setup, devices, maintenance, and flagmen are to be provlded by others at no cost to Memco Construction. 8. Memco Const ruction LLC may withdraw this bld if we do not recelve a written confirmation that we are the apparent low sub-bidder within 10 days of your recelpt of this propoal. 9. Our F.E.I.N. Is 364478095. 10. Bond is not induded in above prices. Bond is avail able for an additional 1 percent. If you have any questions, please contact me at the phone number listed below Sincerely Krls Belersdorf Memco Construction 187 W. Euclid Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025 Offlce: (847) 352-9742, ext. 30 Fax: (847) 352-6595 Emal: Kbelersdorf memco.com Memco Construction 187 W. Euclid Avenue, Glenvlew, IL 60025 www.memco.comm Aprl 19,2014 Dear Mr Estes: PROJECT: IDOT Letting Item 83 Contract No. 79371 DuPage County Memco Construction proposes to fumish alllabor, material, equipment, and siper- vislon to provide Engineered Fill-Class II and IV-for the following unit prlces. Engineered Fill-Class ll and V Total Unit Lump Sum Cubic Yards Quantity Unit Price $4500.00 00 $4,500.00 33.50$41,811.00 38.0052,972.00 Engineered Fll Class II Engineered Fill class Ivubc Yards 1,267 1394 Mobilization includes one move-in. Additional moveins to be billedat $1,100.00 each. The following Items clarlfy and qualify the scope of our subcontracting work: 1. All forms, earthwork, clearing, etc., to be provided and maintained by others at 2. General Contractor shall provlde location for staging, stockpiling matedal, 3. Memco Construction shall be pald strictly based upon the amount of material 4. All prep work, including geotechnical fabrlcs, geomembrane liners, etc, to be no cost to Memco Construction equipment, and storage at the job slte. actually used on the Job. done by others at no cost to Memco Construction 5. Water is to be available at project slte at no charge to Memoo Construction. 6. Dewatering to be done by others at no cost to Memoo Construction. 7. Trafflc control setup, devices, maintenance, and flagmen are to be provlded by others at no cost to Memco Construction. 8. Memco Const ruction LLC may withdraw this bld if we do not recelve a written confirmation that we are the apparent low sub-bidder within 10 days of your recelpt of this propoal. 9. Our F.E.I.N. Is 364478095. 10. Bond is not induded in above prices. Bond is avail able for an additional 1 percent. If you have any questions, please contact me at the phone number listed below Sincerely Krls Belersdorf Memco Construction 187 W. Euclid Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025 Offlce: (847) 352-9742, ext. 30 Fax: (847) 352-6595 Emal: Kbelersdorf memco.com