Memco Construction 187 W. Euclid Avenue, Glenview, ILL 60025 www.memco.com

April 19, 2013

PROJECT: IDOT Letting Item #83 Contract No. 79371 DuPage County

Dear Mr. Estes—

Memco Construction is pleased to submit a road construction proposal for the above project. Our company has been providing quality materials and subcontracting services for highway reconstruction projects for over twenty-three years. Our most recent jobs in Illinois have included Illinois State Route 60 resurfacing, and reconstructing Illinois tollway 294.

Should you have any questions about this proposal please contact me at the company 847-672-0344, extension #30) or by email at kbeirsdorf@memcocon.com.

Based on the scope of the work outlined: the total cost of this job is projected by us to run ninety-nine thousand, two hundred eightythree dollars. Because material quantities can vary once a project gets underway a separate page will be attached by us to this letter

detailing our per-unit fees. Final charges will be based on the exact quantity of materials used for the job, and anything that accedes this estimate will be added of course.

Our proposal assumes that the following items will be furnished by other contractors (at no cost to Memco). All forms, earthwork and clearing; All prep work; Water at project site; Traffic control setup, devices, and maintenance—Location for staging, stockpiling, and storing material and equipment at job sight.

If we win this bid, we are already to begin when the apropriate contracts have been signed by us and by you.

If you’ve have any questions, contact me at the phone number listed below.

Sincerely,

Kris Beiersdorf

Memco Construction

Office: (847) 352-9742, ext. 30

Fax: (847) 352-6595

Email: kbeiersdorf@memco.com

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In today’s job market, employers are looking for candidates who can step in and start producing results quickly. By crafting a persuasive, professional résumé with clear evidence of skills and accomplishments, you take the first step in convincing recruiters and hiring managers you are that kind of employee.

This chapter offers some practical advice for your job search and then guides you through the three-step process for writing résumés. A résumé is one of the most important writing tasks in your entire career, but this course is giving you the skills you need. This chapter will help you apply what you’ve learned, so you can write an effective résumé that helps you stand out from a crowded field of applicants.