Response from Gage Construction LLC
Mr. [member name removed], I would like to clarify a few points on your review. 1. I responded to your original request in late 2013 or early 2014 - it was so long ago that I do not recall the exact dates. I met you at your house and advised you on a few things that would be pertinent to accomplish the desired addition. A few of the items I suggested were to have a set of plans, as it would be necessary to have that for accurate bidding, directions for the contractor, and necessary for permitting. 2. I never heard anything else from you on the matter, until earlier this year (2015). At that time you called me asking if I would like to bid (on this phone call I reminded you that you and I had met previously and you never followed up with me, as you had forgotten that we had met many months prior). You also informed me that you decided to build a metal building instead of move forward with garage addition that we originally met on. I told you at the time that the addition may be something that I would bid on, but I typically do not like to get involved with competitive bid processes. That is where the conversation was left. 3. Weeks later I received a written request from you asking for a bid. This letter was something that appeared to be sent to several contractors.The verbiage in the letter was as if it was sent to several contractors. One item in the letter stated that I would have to pay a deposit for a copy of the plans - the deposit may be refunded if the plans are returned in good condition. 4. Within two days of receipt of your letter, I sent you a letter respectfully declining the opportunity to bid. I did not give a reason. Honesty, I did not think I would need a reason to not bid on your project. I just felt it would not be a mutually beneficial relationship based on what I have described in this response. I do not think any of this warrants a negative rating, nor do I think your rating is accurate or reasonable. My communication has been transparent, timely, and honest. The only reason I can think of for your negative rating, is that I would not bid on your project. I truly wish you the best on your improvements.