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Jun 16
1 min

Estimating done YOUR way

Accubid? Con Est? EBM? We can deliver your estimate to you in the software of your choice ready to upload to your own system for ease of...

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rharvat

Apr 8
1 min

Professionalism, Accuracy & Competency

Since 1982 we have been embedded in the Electrical Construction industry. We started out estimating with rulers and colored pencils, and...

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rharvat

Mar 9
1 min

Always Here For You!

Let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Repeat and new business is always greatly appreciated! 6 Branch offices to serve you no...

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rharvat

Jul 7, 2020
1 min

Back To Work!

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend! Now it's time to get back to work so we can enjoy the fruits of our...

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rharvat

Apr 28, 2020
1 min

Estimates for May now being accepted!

All offices are now accepting estimates for all projects with a May bid due date. Please send to info@otebids.com, or you can upload...

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rharvat

Mar 13, 2020
1 min

Emergency Estimates

We want to assure you that during these times of concerns, related to the Coronavirus, that we are fully prepared to continue business as...

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rharvat

Feb 4, 2020
1 min

ONE NAME DOES IT ALL!

Now it is easier then ever to reach us. Regardless of where in the Country your project is, or which office you're calling, one number...

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rharvat

Oct 15, 2019
1 min

Holiday Estimates!

*Florida* *Illinois* *Texas* *Colorado* *Nevada* *California* *More coming soon!* During the upcoming Holiday months you may be short...

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Fall/Winter Estimate Requests Now Being Accepted

rharvat

Aug 21, 2019
1 min

Fall/Winter Estimate Requests Now Being Accepted

Winter is fast approaching. Get your bids in now to keep your crew working! Holidays have you stressed? Don’t let them get to you. We...

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rharvat

Jun 25, 2019
1 min

Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming several new estimators to our team to further support and benefit your requests! Each come with over 35 years...

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rharvat

Apr 24, 2019
1 min

Time To Get Back To Work!

Another Holiday has passed us by, and now it's time to digest all that candy and get back to work! I'm sure after the Holiday you will...

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rharvat

Mar 14, 2019
1 min

Were Growing Again!

Were growing again! New offices conveniently located in a city near you - Sarasota, FL. - Chicago, IL. - Dallas, TX. - Denver, CO. -...

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rharvat

Jan 22, 2019
1 min

New Year, New Opportunities!

It’s time to start to line up new work for the year. Don’t miss out on opportunities to keep your work force busy, get in on the projects...

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rharvat

Nov 27, 2018
1 min

2019 Estimates

WE HAVE YOUR BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! - Shorthanded? - Estimator(s) on vacation? - Busy? - Shortened work weeks due to the Holidays? ...

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rharvat

Nov 6, 2018
1 min

New Estimate Structure!

We have re-designed our estimate structure to provide you better access to what you need! We now have 3 estimating options to support you...

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rharvat

Oct 23, 2018
1 min

Celebrating Over 36 Years!

Since 1982 we have been in the electrical industry working on and estimating all types and sizes of projects. For those of you that have...

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rharvat

Sep 12, 2018
1 min

Who We Are...

Experience – We have been in the Electrical Industry since 1982, both in and out of the field. We are here to be your “Go To” company to...

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Estimating process’s in place… What
works, and what doesn’t

rharvat

Aug 21, 2018
2 min

Estimating process’s in place… What works, and what doesn’t

Every aspect involved in successfully managing a business, has a process in place. This goes for estimating too. You don’t want to just...

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rharvat

Aug 7, 2018
2 min

Bid submitted. Now what?

There is so much more that goes into building a relationship with the GC, other than submitting your bid and moving on to the next one....

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rharvat

Jul 17, 2018
2 min

Do You Know Your Labor Units?

For example, if you are working on a job where the client is asking you to provide an estimate that will contain working overtime, do you...

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