This is a sample bid. Each paragraph is for a separate room. Sections
#3 & #4 are the New Electric Service. Section #8 is a good starting
place to look at. The first 16 characters from the left describe the
location of the outlet. The center 32 characters use 2 or 3 letter
abbreviations for the name of the outlet. PL is plug and LT is light,
CB is circuit breaker and GFI is ground fault circuit interrupter.
BROOKLINE ARIES ELECTRIC CO.
121 Santa Rosa Avenue.
San Francisco, CA 94112-1929
Office 239-5393 509-3599 Cell
FAX 585-1245 Lic 273651
Angela Xxxxxxxxx 000 Lisbon St
000 Lisbon Street Excelsior
San Francisco, CA 94112 C 310-9112
H 584-2586
Contingency Fund is $3,000.00 Ref: Good Service
110.91 o 138.64 Hrs
27.72 17.33 MAN DAYS
THE SHOPPING LIST 884.49 1,211.75
--> Revision 0.1 <-- T 17,023.12 Estimated
February 10, 2004 L 12,754.88 4,459.74
Materials+Permits+Contingencies+Etc.-> M 4,268.24 0.00
ablackwellca@earthlink.net
GOAL: NES and outlets
WHOLESALE-M TIME PRICE
1. Custom Notes
This is a typical bid for a new service and some outlets.
2. Standard Notes
Estimates are easy to revise as we all focus on details.
A bar "|" located 16 characters from the left indicates a change
.
Un-needed line items will not be charged, but nothing is free.
Contingency fund is pending, until we eliminate risks on site.
Caution: The math in this bid is not accurate to the penny.
Line items are updated after the end of job audit of time sheets
-
A work permit is required by DBI Department Building Inspection.
The penalty for working without one is $800.00 and up.
-
Cross off any thing not wanted or pencil in some question marks
and we will revise until you are satisfied.
If the columns are staggered ask for an attachment or a fax.
3. Reconnect old 100.62 +1/3 10.02 1,057.60
Neat-EMT Old-House
6 Old CBs 6 CB 1.20 136.68
Knob & Tube 1 Reconnect Black-box 1.25 120.40
1/2 inch pipe 4 Reconnect 1/2 4.08 420.04
Demolish old 40 minutes electrician 0.68 62.56
Light at panel LT-easy ( pull string ) 1.25 127.15
SW+PL at panel SW-ez PL-ez GFCI ( if ) 0.71 99.07
Plywood Setup Wall 0.85 91.70
Transformer ( NIC Low-Volt Tri-volt )
4. Modular 100A #4 1-1/4 Res 308.96 +1/3 16.36 1,922.19
-- NEW SERVICE ( 230 Volts 100 Amps )
Ladder & 220V 1 Setup Hot-220 1.50 138.00
To PG&E wires 1 Riser 100A 3.57 432.87
Conduit body 1 LB-Inc 100A 0.96 106.31
90 Corner bend 1 90-Inc 100A 0.75 86.95
Up at the top 1 90-Inc 100A 0.75 86.95
Meter & Panel 1 M-P 100A-12-24 2.50 311.00
Ground System 1 Ground 100A 5.35 591.61
Hot cold & gas 1 Ground BOND 0.50 55.49
Hook up hot 3 Kouple-tap 3/0-12 0.48 113.01
W-H relocated?
5. Basement/Future office 27.20 +1/3 5.05 501.30
Open-1-side
Four Plugs 4 PL 3.40 334.88
Dedicated CB Circuit 0.80 82.70
Lighting?
Alarm sys PL ( some where 0 0.85 83.72
6. First Floor ==============
7. UP Back room 12.52 +1/3 5.50 522.90
Fish-in-Walls
Opposite walls 2 PL 5.50 522.90
8. Kitchen 77.03 +1/3 10.15 1,037.78
Fish-in-Walls
Table GFI ( Life safety ) 0.30 39.75
Stove left GFI 0.30 39.75
Stove right PL GFCI 2.80 278.20
Sink right GFI 0.30 39.75
Microwave right GFCI 0.05 16.75
Disposal PL SW CB Circuit 6.40 623.58
Dishwasher ( Looks ok check it )
9. Dining room 18.78 +1/3 8.25 784.35
Fish-in-Walls
Window left PL 2.75 261.45
Big door right PL 2.75 261.45
Under Slat? PL 2.75 261.45
10. Entry foyee
Fish-in-Walls
West wall PL
11. Living room 25.04 +1/3 11.00 1,045.80
Fish-in-Walls
TV PL 2.75 261.45
S.E corner PL 2.75 261.45
S.W. corner PL 2.75 261.45
North center PL 2.75 261.45
12. TOP Floor ================
13. Front BR
Fish-in-Walls
Bed left PL
Tall Cab west PL
14. Left rear BR 12.52 +1/3 5.50 522.90
Fish-in-Walls
Big desk ( nothing )
Small desk PL 2.75 261.45
Blue case PL 2.75 261.45
15. Bathroom 29.51 +1/3 4.20 426.23
Fish-in-Walls
Door left PL GFCI 2.80 278.20
\ Dedicated CB Circuit 0.90 100.68
Tile cutting Tile 0.50 47.35
16. Top hall Future Laundry 37.41 +1/3 4.32 447.87
Neat-EMT
PL CB Circuit 2.70 282.33
If needed 25 lf-emt 20A 1.62 165.54
Light?
17. Conduit & Circuit(s) 57.75 +1/3 7.85 799.59
Neat-EMT Old-House
Raceway pipe 50 LF-EMT 1/2 2.65 261.80
Top floor 50 LF-EMT 1/2 2.65 261.80
As needed... Circuit CB 0.90 100.68
If needed... Circuit CB 0.90 100.68
If needed 1 L-B 1/2 0.50 51.23
Arcfault Inter C-B AFCI ( Bedrooms ) 0.25 23.40
18. (C) 2003 John A Peters BEC)
This paper is copyrighted. Show it to my competition, but only
after the bid is let. It is the result of years of experience.
19. Safety Checks 0.00 +1/3 0.50 46.00
Check all below 0.50 hour electrician 0.50 46.00
Closet fire haz ( Any bare bulbs ( )
Enough Smokes ( How many needed ( )
Enough GFIs ( How many needed ( )
Bond H20 tank ( How many needed ( )
Main grounding ( OK or what? ( )
Ground rods ( OK or what? ( )
Panel Phased ( Time spent ( )
Panel Labeled ( Time spent ( )
Need any AFCIs? ( How many used? ( )
Count circuits ( # of CBs added ( )
Company sticker ( on the panel? ( )
Punch list ( Back orders? ( )
Review of work ( for inspector ( )
20. City Permit & Inspection 89.51 +1/3 1.00 212.83
Residential Small 1 Permit 20-Outlets-1 120.83
Meet Inspector 1 Appointment Inspector 1.00 92.00
21. Conditions, Custom work 0.00 +1/3 1.00 92.00
All of below = 1 Hour Electrician 1.00 92.00
( Stairs take time )
No Drawings ( No hights, no locations )
If it goes quick ( we will not need all this )
22. Good Housekeeping 0.00 +1/3 5.44 500.48
Coordination ( on time etc)
Show results ( Give a tour )
Keep animals in ( We like pets )
Ask permission ( Is this ok here? )
Move furniture ( Owner to put it back )
Security ( Keep the doors closed )
Keep power on ( & back on at end of day )
Guard valuables ( We are your security man )
Move vehicles ( Street sweep or for Owner )
Be careful . . ( Valuable objects in place )
For all above 16 20 * Minutes electrician 5.44 500.48
( 16 days of cleanup and care
Compared to a-> ( rough construction site )
( has laborers to clean up )
23. Bid, Travel, Setup, Pickup 0.00 +1/3 1.50 213.00
Orientation 1 Setup Job 0.75 69.00
Mobilization 1 Travel Medium 0.75 69.00
Estimating 75 dollars Overhead 75.00
24. Nob & Tube out 87.64 +1/3 41.00 3,890.30
Fish-in-Walls
5 LT 15.00 1,422.25
4 SW 11.00 1,045.80
2 S3 6.00 568.90
Unseen 3 (J) 9.00 853.35
25. Contingency Reserve 0.00 +1/3 0.00 3,000.00
All these are-> ( un-anticipated and )
if not needed-> ( will not be billed )
Change Orders? ( Adds, Deletes, Changes )
Your changes ( "While you are here" )
Unseen work ( Until Inspector gives ok )
\ About 25% 3000 Dollars Allowance 3,000.00
26. ------------------- ==========
27. TOTAL ESTIMATE 884.49 +1/3 138.64 17,023.12
==========
TOTAL ESTIMATE 17,023.12
=========
28. NIC = Not included
Code work, safety issues or concealed work discovered.
PG&E fees for overhead wire if moved, (Typically about $320)
Maid cleaning. We sweep up and put debris in your trash cans.
PLASTER, stucco, sheet rock, paint, woodwork, framing, etc.
AL 02-17-05 18:14 C:\ELE\BIDS\SAMPLE
PAGE 5
29. Options we offer.
Phone outlets ( Surface or concealed inside the walls.)
Smoke Alarms ( Required if project exceeds $1,000 )
Stereo wiring ( Speaker cable concealed in walls.)
Trace & Tag ( Very detailed circuit chart, $200.00 )
Fixtures ( Recessed cans or track, others by you )
Protection ( Cover the floor with resin paper )
A basement plug ( It is easy to do below the panel )
30. Prices and Schedules
Start date(s) require a signature & are first come first served.
Seven year guarantee on labor, manufacturer warrantee is 1 year.
Parts are wholesale plus 8.5% Tax, 15% overhead and 10% profit.
.
Prices are based on the NECA manual of labor units & averages.
Each hour on site requires up to 1/4 hour off site support work.
I audit actual labor at the end of the job and correct the bid.
Final bill will be an adjusted combination of T&M and the bid.
.
If anything is less than perfect except penny rounding, I will
fix it. Journeyman, apprentice and master electricians in S.F.
since 1965. Retention is 10% of the un-inspected work.
31. OPT Plaster (If needed)
Plaster ( Scratch coat )
2x6 patch 12 Square-inches 0.24 26.04
2x5 patch 10 Square-inches 0.20 21.70
2x4 patch 8 Square-inches 0.16 17.36
This is a guess ( till the wires are in )
It is best to ( have a professional do this.
32. OPT Gray Areas..& Questions
Please help double check the list of items to be done.
Some items are optional.
Concealed code work may turn up as extra.
This is a custom job & the details will change.
Electrician will check the code details as he works.
If you appreciate good workmanship you may want more work done.
REMEDY Talk it over on the phone.
33. Signature Agreement
This summary is superseded by the details of the "Scope-of Work"
including the two pages of "Job Management and Conventions".
PROVIDE AND INSTALL:
Various electrical outlets & other items listed on printout.
City fees, appointment, inspection & certificate if a line item.
TOTAL-ESTIMATE 17,023.12
Changes are itemized, suggestions appreciated. (Cross off items)
Please be present 2-nd hr of work -OR- provide answers and keys.
Progress payments COD-by-section, percent completed or as below.
PAID DEPOSIT 50%-DONE 90%-DONE CONTINGENCY INSPECTED
25.00 1,000.00 8,500.00 4,285.29 3,000.00 212.83
AL 02-17-05 18:14 C:\ELE\BIDS\SAMPLE