Good thoughts needed

polrbehr
polrbehr Posts: 2,830
edited August 2012 in The Clubhouse
Some of you know I own my own business, and I have recently been given a golden opportunity to put in a bid on what should be a really nice contract with a local municipality. Without going into too much detail, this would not only help me out tremendously (still waiting to hear if my wife will be hired back to work in Sept.), but would also allow me to possibly hire another 3-4 people at the same time. We have managed to stay afloat through this rough economy, but things would be a lot better for us if we got this contract.

So now I am just patiently (yeah, right!) waiting another week or so until the bids will be opened, and just figured I'd ask if my comrades at Polk can throw some good thoughts my way?

Thanks much, guys!!

Harry
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2012
    Good thoughts sent your way Harry.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited August 2012
    You have my good thoughts. Good luck.
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited August 2012
    Good Luck!
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited August 2012
    Good luck and happy thoughts!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2012
    Good Luck, and cheers to your success. :smile:

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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited August 2012
    Good luck on your bid. Thoughts sent your way.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2012
    Sending good vibe your way

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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,039
    edited August 2012
    Good luck! Nerves must be on end but hopefully it will work out for you.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2012
    On the way Harry. Hope you get all you ask for and need.
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited August 2012
    Best of luck, thoughts and prayers sent your way. Hope you get that contract!
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited August 2012
    Good luck Harry! Hope you get the contract.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2012
    Good luck to you,I hope you get it. Dan
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2012
    Good Luck! Anything that helps both "you" and employs "others" is nothing short of a miracle these days! Hope it all works out for "everyone"!

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited August 2012
    Cool man, good luck to you.

    I'd send some good thoughts but mine have been on the perverted side lately. You don't want that.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2012
    You got it buddy, good thoughts sent!
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2012
    Positives thoughts sent!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2012
    You got it, good luck!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited August 2012
    What kind of work do you do?

    And best of luck to you of course.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited August 2012
    Good wishes sent your way. Hopefully, typical of municipal contracts; it will be three times bigger than you think. :wink:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2012
    Best of luck Harry!
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited August 2012
    Good thoughts should never be in short supply . . . may it all turn out the way you hope it does!!

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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited August 2012
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    What kind of work do you do?

    And best of luck to you of course.

    I build tube amps (for use in P/A Systems, but only for use in tire/automotive centers :wink:)

    Sorry, couldn't help myself there. Really, I am a building service contractor, specializing in the cleaning/maintenance aspect.


    Thanks for the positive energy everyone!
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2012
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited August 2012
    Good luck with this bid! I hope that you get the contract!!
    Carl

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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2012
    Pulling for you - Good luck!
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited August 2012
    Good luck, Harry
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited August 2012
    Good thoughts send.
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  • dscheer
    dscheer Posts: 47
    edited August 2012
    My wife and I will pray for your business, your family and your well being.
    Keep the faith. It's brutal out there with this every declining economy. Hang In There.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited August 2012
    Well, a sort of update; today they had their walkthrough of the buildings, and I now know that I have a few competitors to bid against.

    That news is not all bad for a couple of reasons. First, as the Town "requires" a minimum of three bids for their consideration (that is unofficial, of course), once the bids are all opened and read next week, the final results should be made known almost immediately.
    Second, I have established that the other bidders are not from anywhere around here, so I believe I have a big advantage there in that I can allow for "handling" these contracts myself, and not have to concern myself with an employee search for now. That should allow me to put in a more competitive bid.

    Still have my fingers crossed, though, as anything can happen with sealed bids...
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2012
    Hope everything goes well. Good luck!
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