FAQ

1.   How much does it cost me to place a job for bid?
       Placing a job for bid costs you nothing at all.

2.    What kind of job can I place for bid?
    The options are only as limited as your imagination. You may ask for bids for home
       repairs or installation work. Maybe seasonal work, snow plowing, mowing lawns or
       computer repair, tax accounting, window cleaning, and auto repair. On and on this will
       go, if you need it done, place the work here and get the best and often the lowest
       price payed for quality work.

3.    How many different jobs may I place on the Bid Board at the same time?
      There is no limit on the number of jobs youmay have on the Bid Board at any given
       time.

4.    Do I have to use the lowest bid for my job?
      You are not obligated to select the lowest bid. You are in total control over who you
       ultimately choose to do your job.

5.    Does my job require that only a licensed service provider do the work?
       Not necessarily. Not all jobs require a licensed contractor or service provider. You
       should check with your local township office for licensing requirements.

6.    When does the bidding end?
       The consumer/homeowner selects the length of the bidding time period. Bids end at
       Midnight Eastern Standard Time.

7.    Are licensed service providers always a better way to go when selecting someone to
       do a job?
       Not always. A license can indicate potential proficiency to do a particular job, but does
       not guarantee that the job will be done more professionally than done by someone
       without a license. Not all jobs require a licensed Service Provider.

8.    What is the "Bid Board"?
       The Bid Board is the area where all jobs are posted and where jobs can be viewed
        and bid on.

9.    I want to place a job for bid and remain anonymous, is that possible?
       Yes it is. This is a major advantage of using our site. Your identity is private until you
       select the bidder to perform your job, unless you choose to disclose that information
       on purpose.

10.  What should I look for in a contractor/service provider?
        It depends on what the job is. Generally, use the experience of others, if they have
        completed jobs and have been graded through Bid4MyJobOline.com, then they will
        have a work rating score.  If its high, then they do good quality work. If they have not
        been with Bid4MyJobOnline.com, then we recommend seeing work that they have
        done and talking with previous customers. Also, we recommend they show you proper
        llicensing if required along with insurance.


11.    Should the contractor/service provider present proof of insurance before any work
         begins?
        We recommend for your protection that no work begin until proof of insurance is
        provided.

12.    How do I place an image when placing a job to be bid on?
         For detail instructions click on About This Site, Bid on Job or Place a Job.

13.    How do I register as a consumer/homeowner?
        For detail instructions click on About This Site, Bid on Job or Place a Job.

14.    How do I place a job for bid?
        For detail instructions click on About This Site, Bid on Job or Place a Job.

15.   What does the Grade Score mean and how is it determined?
        The Grade Score system is established so the consumer can rate the job performance
        of the service provider. The consumer answers several questions regarding the job
        performance. This score will help future consumers determine if the bidder should
        be awarded the job. It will also serve as testimonial when a high score is listed with
        numerous jobs completed. Scoring is from 1 to 10 with 10 being the best.

16.   I don't see the answer to a question I have. What should I do?
        We add new questions and answers frequently. If you cannot find the question you
        have please contact us. Your question could end up on this list.

Contractors/Service Providers

1.     How much does it cost to bid on a job?
        As a bidder or service provider, the only cost you incur is to register. Once you re-
        gister, you can bid as often or on as many jobs as you wish during the registration
        period. The monthly charge is 10.00

2.     Is my bid a contract?
        No. Once the bidding has ended, if you are selected by the homeowner we re-
        commend that you draw up a proposal/contract  spelling out all work to be done
        and both parties sign it.

3.     How much does it cost to register to bid on jobs?
        The cost to register can be paid monthly or quarterly. Once you have
        registered, you may bid on and be awarded as much business as you want.

4.     Can I bid on jobs outside of the area I live in?
        Absolutely. Some bidders target a specific area to gain new business away from their
        home turf. You could even target a area you may going for vacation.

5.      How many jobs can I bid at a time?
         You may bid on as many jobs, and as often as you wish.

6.      When does the bidding end?
         The Consumer selects the length of the bidding time period. Bids end at midnight
         Eastern Standard Time.

7.      Will my personal information and credit card information be secure?
         Yes. Our servers are state of the art and secure.

8.      What is the "Bid Board"?
         The "Bid Board" is the area where all bids appear for the jobs posted.

9.      If my bid is the low bid, will I be guaranteed to get the job?
         Not necessarily. Many factors may contribute to the decision process of a consumer,
         including for example, the service providers quality score.

10.    Should I provide to the consumer proof of insurance before any work begins?
        Yes you should. It may also help show that you are a responsible service provider.

11.    Is my bid a contract?
         No it is not. If your bid is accepted by the consumer, we recommend for your pro-
         tection that a written contract be signed by both parties spelling out the terms, con-
         ditions and scope of the job, before any work begins.

12.    I was the low and accepted bidder, however after seeing the actual job to be com-
         pleted it is far different than what I bid on. Am i required to do the job at the bid
         price?
         You are under no obligation to perform the work for a job which is different than what
         you bid on. Remember, you need to collect any and all information you can, to give
        the consumer a fair market bid on the work. That could mean getting with the con-
        sumer and going to where the work needed to be done, to give you a better scope of
        the job. This site puts the consumer and service provider together, but nothing here
        constitues a contract. As stated many times before, we recommend that you have
        a contract signed by both parties spelling out the terms, conditions and scope of the
        job, before any work begins.

13.   Do I have to have a license to bid on a job?
        You do not need a license to bid. Not all jobs require that a licensed service provider
        do the job. Check with your local building inspector or county goverment for re-
        gulations involving the job.

14.   I have questions about the job I am bidding on. How do I get detail information which
        is  not available on the bid board?
        We encourage you to ask as many questions as you would like by clicking on the
         "Ask A question" link or button located under the comment box on job description
         page. Not only should you ask questions, we recommend that you go to the job site.

15. How do I register as a contractor or service provider?
       For detail instructions click on About This Site, Bid on Job or Place a Job.

16. What does the Grade Score system mean and how is it determined?
        The Grade Score system is established so the consumer can rate the job performance
        of the service provider. The consumer answers several questions each carrying
        a  certain weight toward the quality score. After all questions have been answered, the
        total score is generated. The higher the score, the more satisfied the customer was.
        This score stays with you and is posted together with your name and bio page when
        you bid on jobs.

17.   I don't see the answer to a question I have. What should I do?
        We add new questions and answers frequently. If you cannot find the question you
        have please contact us. Your question could end up on this list.

18.   What do I do if I disagree with the quality score I am given?
        Complete the Contact Us form and we will see if we can help resolve the issue.

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