Biddiing/Buying ??

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   There's a post on AT about a guy buying a "known" dead machine (BOBCAT 974) that is now having "issues" with loading/transporting . By the "bidding" aspect of my post, I work with a guy that bids residential construction projects that require tools that he doesn't he even owns to DO the job.
IMO, it's the same deal, if you can't make the "climax", don't start stroking yourself 

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FREEDGUY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 15 Apr 2017 Location: South West Mich Points: 5396	Post Options Post Reply Quote FREEDGUY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Biddiing/Buying ?? Posted: 15 Jan 2022 at 6:42pm
	There's a post on AT about a guy buying a "known" dead machine (BOBCAT 974) that is now having "issues" with loading/transporting . By the "bidding" aspect of my post, I work with a guy that bids residential construction projects that require tools that he doesn't he even owns to DO the job. IMO, it's the same deal, if you can't make the "climax", don't start stroking yourself

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Jim.ME Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 19 Nov 2016 Location: Maine Points: 962	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim.ME Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 6:26am
	One can rent most any tool or piece of equipment these days. It is a common practice in the construction industry. Specialized gear or extra equipment may be needed for one project. It may make more business sense to rent than purchase for one use or use a lease purchase, if future use is seen. Often tools and equipment are purchased after the bid is awarded. Sometimes a specialty contractor, with the equipment, is subcontracted. Why tie up a lot of money in tools and equipment to place a bid you may not get? For a bid you figure out what you will need, where to get it if you don't have it, and have the ability to get it; you don't run out and buy everything.

jaybmiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Greensville,Ont Points: 24657	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaybmiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 6:36am
	Had a friend who sold his truck and HD triaxle float used to haul the Case680. It was CHEAPER to pay the 'float fee' than permits,insurance,fuel, etc. Another guy a new, old skool immigrant(tool/die maker) bid on a job,got it, then bought the machine to do it, THAT one job paid for the machine.
	3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water

WF owner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Bombay NY Points: 5020	Post Options Post Reply Quote WF owner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 7:18am
	One of our local (highway construction) contractors that used to own all their heavy equipment, now leases most of it. he told me he bids a job based on the rental/lease rates. When the job is done, the equipment goes back. He always has the latest, up to date equipment and no unanticipated major repairs. Employees that used to do repairs and maintenance all winter are now laid off.

Thad in AR. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Points: 9653	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thad in AR. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 7:42am
	My boss bids residential and commercial jobs without tools to do the job. We sub contractors possess the tools needed to do our part of the job. If I don’t have what I need I rent or buy.