I LEARNED'D something today!

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:53 am

ya i'm gonna be doing nothing (other then next weekend) for about a month to try n' save a little sumthin' sumthin'

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:14 am

hooray for hermits and recluses

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:26 am

hooray for me, i just got word that we were awarded two contracts for the police station in montague, ma. the contracts weren't huge, but work is work and we have been slow lately. but of course that all stems from teh economy and no one having the money to build. anywho, i estimated the job and my bids were just barely low enough to make us the low bidder. i think i may have to celebrate a little tonight .

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:30 am

Gotta love the government. Everything's built by the guy willing to use the cheap stuff j/k

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:37 am

hell yeah, and our shop is 100% union labor to boot . actually, with all the jokes about lowest bidder and what not, there is no such thing as cheap material being used unless that is what the architect approves. they tell you what to use. the cheap bid comes from underestimating material quantities, cheap or underestimated labor, relationships with the material sales reps, etc. plus all the politics involved with private jobs. btw, i've come to the realization that architects and engineers are all retards, just because you can draw it, doesn't mean it will physically work lol.

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:39 am

My best friend works for an architecture firm in DC. The bidding system keeps the prices fair and honest (for the most part), so I understand all that. Plus it gives less for politicians to skim off the top from.

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:44 am

numbnuts240 wrote:hooray for me, i just got word that we were awarded two contracts for the police station in montague, ma. the contracts weren't huge, but work is work and we have been slow lately. but of course that all stems from teh economy and no one having the money to build. anywho, i estimated the job and my bids were just barely low enough to make us the low bidder. i think i may have to celebrate a little tonight .

:hide

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:45 am

it's a catch 22 with public jobs. it's good because there are no behind the scenes negotiations on price where the contractor gives the job to a friend of theirs on the sbu level. but then again, if you are too low, you're fvcked. i got the b terminal job at logan international not because i was the low bidder, but because the original low bidder didn't submit all their paperwork and massport basically took their bid and threw it in the trash lol. we were next in line, so free contract, and for the price we wanted.

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:45 am

:moon

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:52 am

drksolest wrote: :moon

not my bday yet, but that would have been extra reason to celebrate, then call out sick in the morning.

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:54 am

haha yeah sorry got a little excited

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:55 am

numbnuts240 wrote:it's a catch 22 with public jobs. it's good because there are no behind the scenes negotiations on price where the contractor gives the job to a friend of theirs on the sbu level. but then again, if you are too low, you're fvcked. i got the b terminal job at logan international not because i was the low bidder, but because the original low bidder didn't submit all their paperwork and massport basically took their bid and threw it in the trash lol. we were next in line, so free contract, and for the price we wanted.

those are the best deals!

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:01 am

drksolest wrote:haha yeah sorry got a little excited

excited huh? so how do you explain this little number?

drksolest wrote:

Hijacker wrote:those are the best deals!

yeah, i started laughing hysterically when i got those results.

ok kiddies, i'm off. got to go get some chemicals for the pool, cut my grass, and begin drinking. enjoy your night. ciao

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:03 am

See ya tito!

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:06 am

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:17 am

[whisper] Don't leave me alone with her. She's crazy! [/whisper]

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:23 am

bwahahahahahhhahaha

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:39 am

I wonder where Tom is...

BTW, customers who can't figure a bill out are obnoxious. I'm sorry they can't figure out simple math.

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:40 am

i emailed him earlier w/no response... Also, where is Bryan?

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:41 am

I guess he took the day off

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:48 am

Well, gonna get the mane cut off at 6. I'm a bit relieved and a little bit sad.

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:59 am

Hijacker wrote:[whisper] Don't leave me alone with her. She's crazy! [/whisper]

i'll save you

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:03 am

Quittin' time. Have fun!

Post by **drksolest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:07 am

lates all

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:16 am

everyone is leaving me

Post by **xckid** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:51 am

numbnuts240 wrote:everyone is leaving me

Im still here man

i just went and cut the grass over at my grandma's ...god damn im tired...

so anny body every had the meatball sub from quizno's when they had it...idk but they felt like not serving it anymore around here...it made me real sad and upset..i havent eaten their since :'(

Post by **xckid** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:51 am

numbnuts240 wrote:everyone is leaving me

Im still here man

i just went and cut the grass over at my grandma's ...god damn im tired...

so anny body every had the meatball sub from quizno's when they had it...idk but they felt like not serving it anymore around here...it made me real sad and upset..i havent eaten their since :'(

god damn it ...double post...sry acc.

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:26 pm

not big on quiznos, or any fast food sandwich shop for that matter. i'd rather go to a real deal deli. i decided that it's much too hot for me to be cutting any grass today. i did clean the pool though. i'm going to eat my italian sausage, drink my beer, and relax for the rest of the night.

Post by **Black on Gold** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:53 pm

numbnuts240 wrote:
i'll save you

Captain Underpants FTW!!!

btw Christina, you have mail.

Post by **xckid** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:07 pm

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