grace & papu at work

i am currently handling the development of our annual report, & papu's agency is bidding. here are snippets of our emails:



Hi Grace!

May we go there to present the Annual Report Concept tomorrow at 3pm? Please advise.

Thanks,
Papu



Yes, 3pm is okay with us.

Thanks, Papu.



Oki oki.

Wow we are so formal. Huwaw. Hahahaha. So how are you my darling bee?

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Hi Grace!

Please see my comments below, in pink. Hope everything is clarified. Please advise if there are other concerns.

Thanks!
Papu


-----Original Message-----
From: Grace Roselle D. Sarmiento
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 11:04 AM
To: Papu Abjelina
Subject: Re: Annual Report Quote


Good morning, Papu!

Thank you for the quotation. I have to tell you though, that your quote is way above the quote of the other four agencies that presented. I'm afraid that we would not be able to consider your proposal, if the cost remains such. Would it be possible for you to send us a revised quote within the day, so that we could decide? We need it ASAP, as the paper is due tomorrow.

Just some clarifications on the current quote:
1. Photography - Does the P100K already take into consideration that many shots will probably have to be done outdoors? Our assumption here is that we will have photos similar to the one you used for the Financial Scoreboard. How many photos are included in the P100K? Does this already include the make-up artist?

The typical price per set-up is around 8 to 10,000, depending on the shots that we'll be taking. Our photos will mostly be shot indoors, with a few shots outdoors (much like We can factor in the make-up artist with the cost.


2. Final Artwork - How did you arrive at the FA cost computation?

As per our telecon, Final Artwork means the material ready for release. We have a specific rate that is:
a) Size of the file: 100php per megabyte of the file. (in this case it is 20 MB per page, with 90 pages)
b) Computer time: 2700 php per hour (in this case around 22 hours for the entire thing)

Please note that this rate that we are giving is standard supplier rate, as this is done by a third party.


3. Printing - Could you send us a quote for perfect binding instead (the committee was not too keen on the ring bind)? Also, would the unit cost remain the same whether we print 700 or 900 copies?

Re: perfect binding, as per our printer, the cost would still remain the same whether or not we use the ring bind. The unit cost is stilll the same whether we print 700 or 900 php.


As per our conversation, however, we can still package the cost as we can flexible with the package. If possible, let us know how you would like us to package the cost, to fit everything into your budget. We're open to adjustments with regards to the costs. Hope you can advise.


Thanks!
Papu



Hi, Papu.

Explanations noted. I'm afraid that I can't give you a budget or a price range, as that would be unfair to the other agencies. Will just wait for your new quotation.

Thanks. : )



Hi Grace,

Kindly see the attached revised quotation for your perusal. Please note that we've made the printing costs separate from our costs, as that is a third party. We've adjusted the cost items that will be credited to ___ perse. However, please note that we will still look for a printer that will print within the budget. We'll help find suppliers who will give lower quotations.

Please do let us know if the attached is alright with you.

Thanks and we hope to work with you soon!



Good afternoon, Papu!

We appreciate the adjustments you made in the cost. We also appreciate your effort in looking for a cheaper printer. In line with this, could we ask you to quote the printing cost based on the following specs?

Size: A4
Paper Stock: Cover - C2S # 220
Inside - Matte # 120
Color: Full
Cover Finish: Matte lamination with spot UV
Binding: Perfect Binding

We have also asked the other agencies to quote using the above specs, so that we could compare the proposals better.

Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.



Bago ko sagutin ng seryoso:

Who would have known that we'd go from you consoling me with BTS after theo orals to THIS? kulang nalang gamitan kita ng "AS PER OUR LAST EMAIL"

Hehehe. HEHEHEH!!!

Love,
papu



Oo nga, e. Who would have known? : )