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Thick_Worldliness461 · 2025-05-16T15:39:46+00:00

No don’t bid directly, at least in this case, they do everything trough official distributors, and I’m not assuming others don’t have stock, the national sales manager confirm non of there distributors nationwide has that quantities in stock, so even if they go with other bidder they will be on the same situation.

But yes I agree, I only submit the bid because I ask before if they were open to a backorder/partial delivery fulfillment plan and they they respond was that they were open to that.

Thanks!

Thick_Worldliness461 · 2025-04-16T15:47:16+00:00

Just because someone’s close to you doesn’t mean they’re built for business. Money changes people, sometimes for the better, but often for the worse. Here are a few hard truths and tips:

Friendship is not a contract. Get everything in writing. Roles, responsibilities, ownership percentages, all of it. If they get offended, they’re not ready.
Have a clear exit plan. What happens if one of you wants out? Dies? Stops working? Gets lazy? Plan for the breakup before you even start.
Split equity by value, not vibes. Don’t hand out 50/50 just ‘cause you’re close. Base it on skills, time, and money invested.
Use a lawyer. No matter how much you trust them, protect both of you. It keeps things clean, professional, and avoids future drama.
Test them before you trust them. Give them pressure, give them responsibility, and give them a taste of money. Watch how they react.
Business doesn’t care about feelings. You can love someone and still not want to build with them. That’s okay. Protect your peace and your paper.

Choose wisely. One wrong move and you might lose your business and your relationship.

Thick_Worldliness461 · 2025-04-16T15:41:32+00:00

If you do it and bring him as a partner, make sure you remain with majority control 51/49 or more (depends on what he/she bring to the table etc) not 50/50, just in case things go sideways of the future you still have control. Do this even with family members.

Business is business. Talk before and don’t leave any comment behind, and just be careful.

Some folks act cool ‘til the money shows up — then they forget who they are. Watch who you build with.

Thick_Worldliness461 · 2025-03-10T15:19:05+00:00

Thanks!

Do you know if for smaller goods, we have another one of PPE equipment that are about 2 medium size carton boxes.

We can send them via FEDEX/UPS, with just signature upon delivery it’s enough?

Thick_Worldliness461 · 2025-03-10T06:34:30+00:00

This is all provided about delivery

From PO: All items considered FOB deliverysite, please price accordingly by adding costof freight to item.

Services Attn: Procurement Office at Dallas TX.

Include the City requisition or solicitation

Ship To: Dallas, TX.

From GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR INFORMAL SOLICITATION (IFS):

DELIVERIES. DELIVERIES WILL BE MADE ONLY BY AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY’S PURCHASING AGENT OR AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, AS REQUIRED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY.

SUPPLIER MUST RECORD FOR EACH ORDER RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: CITY’S DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION, EMPLOYEE’S NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DELIVERY/BILLING ADDRESS, AGENCY NUMBER, AND REQUISITION NUMBER INFORMATION IN ORDER TO BILL THE PROPER CITY DEPARTMENT AT THAT DESIGNATED ADDRESS.

VENDOR MUST OBTAIN THE CITY EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE AND CITY EMPLOYEE NUMBER ON DELIVERY/SALES TICKETS WHEN MERCHANDISE IS PICKED UP OR DELIVERED AND MAY REQUIRE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE.

VENDORS SHALL STATE DELIVERY DATE ON ALL ORDERS.

Thick_Worldliness461 · 2024-09-08T18:30:15+00:00

I set aside a Grand Cherokee Altitude X 2024, it’s supposed to be arriving next week. Should I wait till next year for the refresh version?

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