How to bid commercial jobs?

[pineymountain]

Do you just drop off a proposal? Should you ask permission first or just do it and give it to them?

When do contracts usually run? I am assuming any and all times.

[White Oak]

if you have to ask how to put a bid in for a commercial account. You might need to learn the industry more. Commercial is not for everybody, most of the times you have to have contacts.

[pineymountain]

That's very possible, but I'm talking small scale accounts; a gas station, small business, etc. Not apartment complex size accounts.

[White Oak]

in that case, go inside of the establishment and ask to speak with the owner/manager. They are the ones to help you. Make sure your dressed for the part. They might have you give them an estimate instead of a bid. You would treat this just like you would a residential. if they want a bid, write one up (do you know how to do that?) submit it. if they dont contact you back after the bid is submitted, that usually means you got underbid.