# BOQ + RFQ Pack (Client Template)

Use this pack to request and compare contractor quotes fairly.

## 1) RFQ Email/Text Template
Subject: Request for Quote – [Project Name], [Area/City]

Hello [Contractor Name],

Please share an itemised quote for the following scope. Include GST, brand/specs, and timelines.

- Site address: [address]
- Timeline: [start date] – [end date]
- Payment terms: [e.g., milestone based]
- Warranty: [months]

Regards,
[name]
[phone]

## 2) BOQ (Bill of Quantities) Table (copy to a Sheet)
| Category | Item | Qty | Unit | Brand/Spec | Rate (₹) | Amount (₹) | GST % | GST ₹ | Total (₹) |
|---|---|---:|---|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| Civil | Brickwork | 10 | sqm | | 1200 | 12000 | 18 | 2160 | 14160 |
| Paint | Emulsion | 300 | sqft | | 20 | 6000 | 18 | 1080 | 7080 |
| Flooring | Vitrified tiles | 200 | sqft | | 95 | 19000 | 18 | 3420 | 22420 |
| Electrical | Concealed wiring | 50 | m | | 80 | 4000 | 18 | 720 | 4720 |
| ... | | | | | | | | | |
| **Totals** |  |  |  |  |  | **=SUM(Amount)** |  | **=SUM(GST ₹)** | **=SUM(Total)** |

## 3) Comparison Matrix (paste contractors side‑by‑side)
| Criteria | Contractor A | Contractor B | Contractor C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (₹) |  |  |  |
| GST Included? |  |  |  |
| Payment Terms |  |  |  |
| Warranty |  |  |  |
| Brands/Specs |  |  |  |
| Timeline |  |  |  |
| Notes |  |  |  |

## 4) Tips
- Ask for brands/specs and inclusions/exclusions in writing.
- Compare like‑for‑like quantities; normalise where needed.
- Pay via milestones; keep 5–10% as retention till handover.