Need to make a bid

[StevenRosen]

Hi,

I'm trying to get a gig shooting a big event in NYC. I've been asked to present a written bid, which is a new experience for me. Any thoughts on how to go about doing that. Is there a place where I can find a template for a bid form?

[Robert_Smith]

When you have to go into a bidding war to get an event I would take a long look at the event before I started to bid, it can soon make the event a loser

Rob

[michaelnotar]

Amazon.com: Business and Legal Forms for Photographers (with CD-ROM) (Business and Legal Forms): Books: Tad Crawford

the commercial assignment form may be of use..

i'm also putting together a large bid now, estimate really for a commercial shoot. i got a film industry production estimate form that breaks down all the labor and expenses and that helps. i would recommend one.

and i just use quick books for my estimates, just enter your own items.

[Claude_Ferron]

I would try to get as much literature (informations) as I can on the event. This we you could demonstrate that some of your specific experience would benefit to the organization. Might help.

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[Mike Keller]

The last project I bid on, they basically provided the template. That is, they described the scope of work, some particulars, and asked for a per hour/per day rate, expense charges, and an equipment list. I just provided a Word document. I got the job, it's an ongoing project in bits and pieces, which is nice for me because it works into my schedule and occasionally I shoot some work and get a check.