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Supplier Quotation Request for Masonry

The Supplier Quotation Request workflow supports masonry contractors by ensuring competitive material pricing is secured before estimating. It includes preparing detailed requests, reviewing supplier responses, confirming lead times, and aligning quotes with budgets. Managers negotiate terms and document approvals. By using this workflow, masonry companies reduce estimating errors, protect margins, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from transparent, accurate pricing. Teams gain accountability with documented supplier interactions. With this workflow in place, masonry contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably with improved cost control.

Identify materials or services needed based on plans, specs, or takeoff

Prepare a detailed quote request including quantities, specs, and delivery requirements

Select appropriate suppliers based on past performance, pricing, or availability

Send RFQs to multiple suppliers (if applicable) with a clear deadline

Track who the RFQs were sent to and when responses are due

Follow up with suppliers if quotes are not received on time

Review quotes for accuracy, completeness, and terms (price, lead time, freight, etc.)

Compare quotes and evaluate best value, not just lowest price

Clarify any discrepancies or missing information with suppliers

Select supplier and confirm pricing, delivery terms, and availability

Document final quote in estimate or procurement file

Store all quote communications for future reference or audit

Identify materials or services needed based on plans, specs, or takeoff

Prepare a detailed quote request including quantities, specs, and delivery requirements

Select appropriate suppliers based on past performance, pricing, or availability

Send RFQs to multiple suppliers (if applicable) with a clear deadline

Track who the RFQs were sent to and when responses are due

Follow up with suppliers if quotes are not received on time

Review quotes for accuracy, completeness, and terms (price, lead time, freight, etc.)

Compare quotes and evaluate best value, not just lowest price

Clarify any discrepancies or missing information with suppliers

Select supplier and confirm pricing, delivery terms, and availability

Document final quote in estimate or procurement file

Store all quote communications for future reference or audit