Help on a bid thats kind of different

[Lawnworks]

I need to give a bid on a soccer field complex. I think it would take about 13 hrs for all of it one week and about 8-9 hours for the fields another week, BUT I am using their John Deere reel mower, their John Deer bush hog, and their Stihl FS120. It is a lot of responsibilty considering the fields may need to be cut twice a week. I could train some employees to do it, but it still alot to worry about. Also I don't like usnig their equipment. That reel mower is a delicate piece of machinery. I am used to my chopper that is built like a tank. What would yall charge per man hour? I was thinking about $25 an hour? Does this sound right? Remember there is no expense. What would yall do?

Thanks
Rick

[lawrence stone]

If thay have irrigation and it will be steady income I say go for it!!!

[Fantasy Lawns]

$25 n hour with no overhead cost .....sign me up ;->

[cp]

Check to see what libilities are involved. And if it straight and 25.00 clear GO FOR IT...

[Esby]

I would take $20 for no expenses......take you regular price and subtract out what you would pay for running your equipment. there's your price

[jaclawn]

Spell out who is in charge of maintaining and repairing the equipment. Also, who is to pay for damage, parts...

I did some commercial work years ago, using a large tractor that the Co. owned. All was fine until the machine started burning oil, and eventually used as much oil as gas. It was down for 4 weeks, and I had to cut a very large piece of property with a 36" WB.

[kutnkru]

Their equipment ...
Their covering operating expenses ...
I would think that $25 an hour should more than cover your insurance policy and still let you bring home the bacon.

Thats whats I's do :)
Kris