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Landscapers provide a variety of services to residential and commercial properties. Some landscapers may simply mow lawns, and others may do more detailed work, including trimming bushes and hedges, treating the ground for pests and weeds, fertilizing and aerating lawns, and working with designers to plan and install particular details in the yard. Prepare a landscape bid that will be professional and competitive with others that may submit for the same job.



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    Research the project. Be prepared by asking specific questions about what will be required from you or your landscaping company. You will need to factor in the scope of work, as well as the amount of time and resources it will require of you before you write your bid.
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    Write a general description of the landscaping work to be provided. This narrative will provide an introduction to the work the customer needs done, and you can explain in broad terms what you will do.
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    Write a detailed scope of work. In a separate paragraph beneath the description, be specific about the services you will provide, and in what time frame. Give a start date and time, and include the frequency with which you will provide a landscaping service. Describe each service briefly so the potential customer will understand what you will be doing on the property. Include the equipment and supplies that you will use to complete the job.
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    Provide a cost estimate. After you provide a detailed scope, give a grand total that sums up what the scope of work will cost. This should be done in a separate paragraph, or under a specific heading. Some customers may want to see itemized costs on the bid. If this is the case, divide up what each part of the job will cost in time and labor.
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    Explain the billing procedure. A successful landscaping bid will include information on how the customer will be billed, such as whether payment will be required up front, or if there is a regular billing cycle. Describe the payment methods you will accept.
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    Include contact information. Make sure your name, address, phone number and email address are easily accessible.
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    Include information about yourself or your company. If you have brochures, descriptions of similar jobs you have completed in the past, or references, include them with the bid.

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  • Develop good relationships and maintain excellent customer service skills. If you have a good reputation before you submit the bid, the chances that you will be awarded the project or job are much greater.
  • Most landscapers will respond to specific requests for bids that companies and government agencies publish. Look for additional opportunities by advertising your services, which may lead you to other bid possibilities.
  • Remember to keep your presentation professional. Check for spelling and grammar errors, use a consistent font and style, and keep the information organized.
  • Some commercial or government bids may require you to follow their specific format. If this is the case, make sure you have all of the relevant paperwork, and do not include any superfluous materials that they prohibit.

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Categories: Landscaping and Outdoor Building


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