I have a halfwritten application in VB6.mdb database which needs to be turned into a working demo ASAP. The objective of the program is to record a players golf scores and analyse the results based on the number of putts, iron shots, bunker shots etc. The analysis part is mostly done, ie the necessary database queries have been written already.What we need now to complete the demo version is as follows: data entry selection of scores for analysis (ie select only the scores from a given course) passwordlogin facility redesign of the VB forms (to match designs supplied by the client) tidyingmodularisation of existing code (hopefully at least some of this will be usable)If this demo version can be completed quickly and to a good standard, we expect that our client will supply additional funding for a full production version. Naturally if the project is extended, we would want to continue working with the same supplier. In the first instance, however, please bid on the demo version only, as described above.
Bid Smart - The lowest bidder doesn't always get chosen, far from it. Persuade your buyer why they should pick you - and they will.
Research - If John has paid more than $500 a contract for his last 10 project, why would you think he is interested in your $10 bid? Check up on the buyer, bid what he expects, and deliver quality to match.
Read - Please read the bid request - I cannot emphasise this enough - if you do not read the bid request then you will not be chosen, this is pretty much certain. Mention the bid request specifically in your application, and don't forget to repeat the key deliverables.
Innovate - Suggest features the bidder didn't mention, talk about future extensions to the project, and discuss whether you think his or her approach is a good idea. Show interest, intellect, and willing.
