Hello all. I have been asked by an HOA (Homeowner's Association) of a condo complex to provide a seismic retrofit proposal for a large development. The project consists of slightly over 150 separate structures of which there are 6 unique building layouts over 70 acres. So it amounts to about 26 duplicate (or near duplicate) structures of each unique floor plan. And the retrofit design is VERY straight forward.
I am accustomed to working on projects with one or two maximum structures at a time. So preparing a proposal on this has me concerned. I am concerned because I've read several of the threads here regarding pricing for the value of your work. I totally agree with not cheapening my value by discounting and have always done so. So here's my question...
Since there are duplicate (or virtually duplicate) structures is it expected to discount the duplicate structures? I'm actually wavering on this. On one hand I see that my time to design the duplicates will be minimal except for the setup work. On the other hand, I am wavering because of the liability risk I'm setting myself up for. You see, since this is an HOA I can very well open myself up to litigation even though I may not have had anything to do with their problem. Now, of course anyone can sue me. But I've had quite a bit of experience working for a forensic engineer that handled HOA litigation work. And I know that HOAs come down hard on companies.
On a side note, this project will be prepared in phases. So I've got that part handled if anyone is concerned on my capabilities to handle such a large job.
So here's the summary:
1) Do I propose to charge full value for 6 structures and discount for approximately 144 structures? or...
2) Do I propose to charge full value for each of the approximately 150 structures.
Thanks everyone for your input!
I am accustomed to working on projects with one or two maximum structures at a time. So preparing a proposal on this has me concerned. I am concerned because I've read several of the threads here regarding pricing for the value of your work. I totally agree with not cheapening my value by discounting and have always done so. So here's my question...
Since there are duplicate (or virtually duplicate) structures is it expected to discount the duplicate structures? I'm actually wavering on this. On one hand I see that my time to design the duplicates will be minimal except for the setup work. On the other hand, I am wavering because of the liability risk I'm setting myself up for. You see, since this is an HOA I can very well open myself up to litigation even though I may not have had anything to do with their problem. Now, of course anyone can sue me. But I've had quite a bit of experience working for a forensic engineer that handled HOA litigation work. And I know that HOAs come down hard on companies.
On a side note, this project will be prepared in phases. So I've got that part handled if anyone is concerned on my capabilities to handle such a large job.
So here's the summary:
1) Do I propose to charge full value for 6 structures and discount for approximately 144 structures? or...
2) Do I propose to charge full value for each of the approximately 150 structures.
Thanks everyone for your input!
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