Bidding for a Contract

[Nichols]

At 12:06 AM 3/11/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>Thanks David,
>
>Hadn't thought of asking about the budget.  It makes complete sense now, but
>before I just thought bidding was all just done blind - as I said, haven't
>done it before.
>
>Thanks again,
>William R. Monroe

Don't forget payment terms. You don't wanna get stuck with once-a-quarter 
invoicing with 30/60/90/doubtful after that kinda terms. Sometimes monthly 
with a prompt payment discount is best. Just bid the discount "up" into 
your rates. Unless, of course, there's major competition and you really 
really want the gig. It's not always nifty to be the lowest bidder, y'know. 
And... certain factors may make it possible for the studio to select on 
basis other than price.

Just another 2¢ ,
Guy