How to Write a Lawn Care Bid
A lawn care business owner may often have to bid against other services in order to land a contract. The business owner will need to inspect the property to determine how much to bid. If the homeowner only allows one round of bidding, the business owner will need to try and price the bid so it is less than the other bidders.
- Meet with the homeowner to discuss the type of lawn care services you will need to provide. Walk the property and take some notes to help you price your bid. Ask the homeowner when you need to have the bid ready so you know how much time you have to prepare it.
- Review your notes to help you prepare a bid for the lawn work. Some of the things you should consider are the time it will take you do the lawn care, the cost of travel and the cost of other manpower you may need to use on the job. Once you figure the total cost, start to work on the bid presentation.
- Create a form on your computer to use for the bid. List each service on the form and include a price next to the item. Total up the items, so the homeowner will see how much you charge each month.
- Drop off your bid and ask the homeowner when you can expect to receive a decision on your offer. If there are other lawn care services bidding on the property, you may need to adjust your bid if the homeowner gives you the opportunity. Many homeowners will review all of the bids and accept the lowest price without offering a second round of bidding.
- Contact the homeowner if you do not receive a call about your bid. Find out if the homeowner has made a decision yet. If the homeowner has offered the job to a different service, ask if you can amend your bid. If the homeowner accepts your bid, set up a regular schedule to perform the lawn care.