Re: An interesting letter received in the mail today

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Feb 28, 5:25=A0pm, "Bob La Londe" <nos...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Below is the context of the letter.
>
> ************
> Request for Proposals
>
> I hold a qualification for K-67 Dual Low Voltage Elecetrical Contractor fo=
r
> the state of Arizona. =A0I desire to activate this license for the purpose=
 of
> conducting business in the license activity.
>
> I am requesting that any organization or individual who is interested in
> having my license status qualify their enterprise, respond to this Request=

> for Proposals.
>
> I have almost 15 years experience in all aspects of low voltage contractin=
g
> with emphasis on complex and large scale fire detection and large scale
> special hazard fire suppression systems. =A0I am NICET certified Level 3 i=
n
> Fire Alarm Systems and Level 1 in Special Hazard Systems.
>
> I am available to qualify a company and/or provide technical assistance,
> design services, review and approval services for AHJ plan review and
> installation commissioning.
>
> I am open to discussio of any proposal that is mutually beneficial and
> looking forward to hearing from you regarding this matter.
>
> You will find me easy to do business with and professional in my business
> practices. =A0I will keep all information received confidential.
>
> ************
>
> I had a lot of thoughts about this letter, the first of which is why in th=
e
> heck did he send me one? =A0I have two contractor's licenses already.
>
> The next thing I noticed is that his letter did not include his license
> number anywhere. =A0With 15 years experience in every aspect of low voltag=
e
> electrical contracting I would think he would know by now that any
> advertisment for trade under a contractor's license is required by state
> statute to bear the license number.
>
> Most of the rest of my thoughts were wondering about the legality of his
> letter and proposed business arrangements.
>
> Hmmm...
>
> What do you think?

Aside from all the bad things it could be

Maybe some installer who's worked for a large Electrical firm
installing fire systems and who was the "desiganted license holder"
has decided to go out on his own. Not having any actual business
expeience, he's found a list of alarm companys and just sent out a
"resume" to see if he can hook up with someone who's got the business
experience that he ( from the looks of his letter writing) lacks.

Just because he can install fire alarms and licensed and trained,
doesn't necessarily mean that he's aware of all of the business,
administrative and protocols, in the trade. In a large organization,
the business office takes care of all those things.

Just a thought ...............