Exclusion clauses in an electrical estimate are added to your proposal to communicate work or materials that are NOT included in your price.
In Red Rhino Electrical Estimating Software, you can edit the exclusions on your proposal. The sample office renovation proposal shows one way to include lighting and receptacles while excluding fire alarm work.
Be very specific about what you are excluding so that your customer does not expect work or materials that are outside of the scope of your work and that you will not be providing as part of your bid.
Below you will see some common exclusions which you may want to add to your proposals.
Exclusions example
Price excludes the following:
(1) Concrete bases for light poles
(2) Excavation, back fill, or compaction of dirt
(3) Landscaping or replacement of plants shrubs and grass
(4) Ac unit control wiring
(5) Plywood back boards for phone or communications
(6) Temporary power or light
(7) Barriers for transformers or switchboards
(8) Plan check fees
(9) Engineering
(10) Utility company service charges
(11) Phone or datacom
(12) Cost of fuel for emergency generator. (Price includes the cost of fuel for a 4 hour test ONLY.)
Example: underground conduit with earthwork by others. Suppose the general contractor assigns trenching to the site contractor. Your proposal could say, “Our base bid includes furnishing and installing the underground conduit shown on sheet E-2. The site contractor will excavate, backfill and compact the trench.” Before you price the work, also confirm who supplies bedding and who hauls away excess soil.