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# Concrete Work Proposal

**[Company Name]** — Licensed Concrete Contractor
**License #:** [State] | **Insured:** General Liability $[X]M | Workers' Comp Policy #[Number]
**ACI Certified:** Flatwork Finisher / Concrete Strength Testing

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**Date:** _______________ | **Proposal #:** CC-[YYYY-MM-NNN] | **Valid for:** 30 days

## 1. Project Information

**Owner:** _______________________________ **Phone:** _______________
**Project address:** _______________________________________
**Project type:** ☐ Driveway  ☐ Patio  ☐ Sidewalk  ☐ Slab on grade  ☐ Foundation  ☐ Retaining wall  ☐ Decorative
**Property type:** ☐ Residential  ☐ Commercial

## 2. Scope of Work

### Site Preparation
- [ ] Survey and stake out forms
- [ ] Excavate to proper depth: _____ inches below finish grade
- [ ] Remove and dispose of debris/spoils
- [ ] Underground utility check (customer responsible for calling 811)
- [ ] Compact subgrade with plate compactor
- [ ] Install base: _____ inches of crushed stone (typically 4-6" for driveways)

### Forming
- [ ] Set forms with proper grade for drainage (1/4" per foot slope away from structures)
- [ ] Install expansion joint material at structures and 10-15 ft intervals
- [ ] Place reinforcement: ☐ Rebar (#3 or #4)  ☐ Wire mesh  ☐ Fiber reinforcement in mix
- [ ] Set rebar on chairs (NOT touching ground)

### Concrete Pour
- [ ] Mix design:
  - **PSI:** _____ (typical: 3,500 driveways, 4,000 commercial, 4,500+ high-stress)
  - **Slump:** 4-5 inches
  - **Air entrainment:** 5-7% (required for freeze-thaw climates)
  - **Aggregate:** 3/4" or 1" maximum
- [ ] Pour thickness: _____ inches (typical: 4" residential, 6" driveway, 8" commercial)
- [ ] Vibrate / consolidate (where applicable)

### Finishing
- [ ] Screed to forms
- [ ] Float to embed aggregate
- [ ] Texture: ☐ Broom finish  ☐ Smooth trowel  ☐ Stamped  ☐ Exposed aggregate  ☐ Stained
- [ ] Tool control joints every 10-12 ft (or saw cut within 24 hours)
- [ ] Edge tool perimeter
- [ ] Apply curing compound (we use Sika or Euclid sealer/curer)

### Cleanup
- [ ] Remove forms after appropriate cure time (typically 24-48 hrs)
- [ ] Backfill against slab edges
- [ ] Haul debris off-site
- [ ] Magnetic sweep for nails

## 3. Material Specifications

| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Concrete | Ready-mix, third-party batched, _____ PSI |
| Rebar | Grade 60 deformed bars, lapped 24x diameter |
| Wire mesh | 6×6 W2.9 (standard for residential flatwork) |
| Base material | Crushed stone (3/4" or 1") clean, no fines |
| Forms | 2× lumber or aluminum (reusable) |
| Curing compound | ASTM C309 Type 1D resin-based |
| Sealer (if applied) | ASTM C1315 acrylic or solvent-based |

**Mix design notes:**
- Cold weather (below 40°F): hot water + accelerator (calcium chloride or non-chloride)
- Hot weather (above 90°F): set retarder + ice in mix water
- We do NOT add water on-site after mix arrives (weakens concrete)

## 4. Stamped / Decorative Options

If decorative finish selected:

| Option | Additional Cost |
|---|---|
| Integral color (Davis Colors, Solomon) | +$_____ per cubic yard |
| Stamped pattern | +$_____ per sq ft |
| Acid stain | +$_____ per sq ft |
| Sealer (decorative) | +$_____ per sq ft |
| Exposed aggregate | +$_____ per sq ft |
| Saw cut pattern (decorative) | +$_____ per LF |

Popular stamp patterns: Cobblestone, Slate, Random Stone, Wood Plank, Ashlar

## 5. Quantity & Pricing

### Dimensions

| Section | Length | Width | Thickness | Area | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | _____ ft | _____ ft | _____ in | _____ sq ft | _____ CY |
| Section 2 | _____ ft | _____ ft | _____ in | _____ sq ft | _____ CY |

**Total area:** _____ sq ft
**Total concrete:** _____ cubic yards (CY)
**Note:** Typical waste factor is 5-10%. Quantities include this.

### Pricing

| Item | Qty | Unit Cost | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete (delivered) | _____ CY | $_____/CY | $_____ |
| Excavation | _____ CY | $_____/CY | $_____ |
| Base material | _____ tons | $_____/ton | $_____ |
| Rebar / mesh | _____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Forming | _____ LF | $_____/LF | $_____ |
| Labor | _____ hrs | $_____/hr | $_____ |
| Disposal | LS | — | $_____ |
| Decorative finish (if applicable) | _____ sq ft | $_____ | $_____ |
| **Subtotal** | | | **$_____** |
| Sales tax | | | $_____ |
| **TOTAL** | | | **$_____** |

## 6. Timeline

**Start:** Within _____ business days of signed contract
**Site prep:** 1-2 days
**Forming:** 1 day
**Pour & finish:** 1 day (weather-dependent)
**Form removal:** Day +2 from pour
**Foot traffic OK:** Day +3
**Vehicle traffic OK:** Day +7 (light vehicles), Day +28 (heavy/full strength)

**Weather:** No pouring when rain forecast within 24 hrs. Temperatures must be 40-90°F at pour time (special precautions outside this range).

## 7. Warranty

### Workmanship: 1 Year
- Covers settling, cracking due to improper preparation or installation
- Covers form lines, finish defects

### What's normal (NOT warranty issues)
- Hairline shrinkage cracks (concrete cracks — that's why we install control joints)
- Surface efflorescence (white powder, naturally occurs first 12 months)
- Minor surface discoloration during curing
- Cracking from soil movement, frost heave, or tree roots
- Cracking from heavy loads exceeding design

### What is warranty-covered
- Structural cracks wider than 1/8" within first year
- Concrete that doesn't reach specified PSI (we'll test if disputed)
- Improperly placed control joints
- Form lines exceeding 1/4" deviation

## 8. Curing & Care Instructions

**First 7 days (critical):**
- No foot traffic for 3 days
- No vehicles for 7 days
- Sprinkle with water 2-3x daily if temp >80°F (keeps surface from drying too fast)
- Cover with plastic sheeting if rain expected within 6 hours of pour

**First 28 days:**
- Avoid heavy loads (commercial trucks, RVs)
- No de-icing salts (calcium chloride safe; rock salt NOT safe in first year)

**Ongoing:**
- Apply sealer annually for decorative concrete
- Sweep debris regularly
- Address cracks with caulk before water infiltrates

## 9. Pricing Includes / Excludes

### Includes
- All labor and materials per scope
- Concrete delivery
- Permits where required by AHJ
- Standard 1-year workmanship warranty
- Cleanup and debris removal

### Excludes
- Customer-caused damages (vehicles before cure complete)
- Underground utility damage (customer's responsibility to mark)
- Landscape restoration beyond immediate work area
- Removal of existing concrete (priced separately if needed)

## 10. Payment

**Jobs under $3,000:** Full payment on completion
**Jobs $3,000-$15,000:** 30% deposit (covers materials), 70% on completion
**Jobs over $15,000:** 25% / 50% / 25% on milestones

## 11. Signatures

**Customer:**
Signature: _________________________ Date: __________

**Contractor:**
Signature: _________________________ Date: __________
License #: _________________________

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*Free design consultation available for stamped/decorative work. Color samples on-site upon request.*