ENG 316 Week 10 Assignment 8 Proposal Critique on weaknesses using track changes.(Study Guide) (worth 100 Points)

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PROPOSAL FOR PLANT SERVICE 2 Proposal for Plant Service (Heading to fit APA requirement) To: (Indicate name) From: (Indicate name) Date: March 10, 2016 (Include date) Subject: Proposal for Pl ... ant Service Background (This should come first in a project proposal) I have been in the interior plant maintenance business for 32 years and have owned and operated Green Thumb Planting for the last seven years. All associates with Green Thumb Planting take pride in their work, and Green Thumb is happy to provide references. Abstract (Replace ‘problem’ with abstract) Mason Office Center is a lovely Georgian building containing four offices. However, the interior is not attractive or inviting for clients/customers and employees. The off-white walls throughout the complex seem dull and boring, adjectives the tenants do not want associated with their businesses. In addition, the air in the building is musty and unpleasant at times. Proposal description (Replace ‘solution’ with ‘project description) Green Thumb Planting can provide and maintain a beautiful plantscape in the building that will attract visitors and employees as well as purify the air and introduce more oxygen. Research shows that people respond positively to interiors with at least two plants per room. These changes can be made in an unobtrusive, cost-effective manner. Our proposal budget PROPOSAL FOR PLANT SERVICE 3 estimate is $977.40 (see overleaf for an elaborate breakdown). (Include an estimate of budget requirements in the description) Objectives of Proposed Plan Installing plantings in Mason Office Center will give visitors and employees a more appealing and cleaner environment, producing positive feelings and greater productivity. Methods Within two weeks of your signing a contract, our design team will interview you and produce a plan showing installation, including the number and types of plants, color and design of containers, and placement. The team will adjust the plan according to your preference. Furthermore, Green Thumb is concerned about the environment and thus uses only organic methods. No harmful chemicals are used in its plantscapes. Based on Green Thumb’s design formula, the building could use 31 large and 14 medium-sized low-light plants. Green Thumb’s service agreement provides plants and pots, weekly maintenance, and monthly replacement of weak plants. Scheduling When a plan is agreed upon, Green Thumb will schedule installation within one week. Installation can be accomplished during the evening hours to avoid interrupting your tenants’ business activities. All soil and materials will be brought into the building in specially designed trolleys to prevent spillage and damage to floors. I anticipate being able to complete the job in PROPOSAL FOR PLANT SERVICE 4 two nights. Once the plantscape is installed, Green Thumb Planting staff will visit Mason Office Center once a week to maintain the plants. Capabilities and Qualifications of Personnel (Use standard font type and size to appear formal and professional) I have a BS degree in landscape design and 32 years of experience in the business. In addition, all personnel have undergone thorough background and criminal checks and are bonded. Your satisfaction with Green Thumb’s plantings and employees are guaranteed. Budget The installation cost is $923.40, and the monthly maintenance fee is $75.00 per month. You will incur no other charges to have an inviting, attractive, clean green environment in Mason Office Building. Installation costs include the following: 31 large 6 braided ficus trees at $25 each $150.00 6 chamaedorea palms at $20 120.00 10 herb topiaries at $20 200.00 9 Chinese evergreens at $25 225.00 14 medium 5 moth orchids at $15 $ 75.00 9 angel ivy at $15 135.00 SUBTOTAL $905.00 PROPOSAL FOR PLANT SERVICE 5 Tax 8% 72.40 TOTAL $977.40 Conclusion For an effortless, inexpensive, attractive, clean environment at Mason Office Center, kindly accept Green Thumb’s proposal (use ‘kindly’ to appear courteous and business savvy). Please send a memorandum of acceptance to Green Thumb Planting, 101 Sienna Way, Ayden, NC 28513-7101. Proposal Critique A project proposal is expected to be concise and well formatted to have that formal and professional feel. This proposal which takes the form of a memo requires that formal direction if it has to be approved. Save for the few changes that have been enunciated above, this proposal has all the components required of any proposal. The background of the project introduces the proposer to the organization- his or her capabilities and technical expertise. This often gives a bidding organization the notion that the person or entity writing the proposal has requisite capacity to undertake the project. As was established above, this proposal called for a number of corrections to be made. Prior to the corrections, the proposal appeared less formal because of the formatting errors which have since been rectified. For a proposal generally, the formal type and size that is usually accepted is Times New Roman and 12 respectively (Geever & McNeill, 1997). Moreover, footnotes if used, should contain details or clarification of the project. In addition, the proposal takes the form of a memo which ought to have the name of the proposer and addressee so that it appears formal. It is also imperative to use a more convincing approach PROPOSAL FOR PLANT SERVICE 6 in conclusion. The use of the word ‘kindly’ for instance, is business savvy and may make the proposal to be rated highly. PROPOSAL FOR PLANT SERVICE 7 References Geever, J. C., & McNeill, P. (1997). Foundation Center's guide to proposal writing. Foundation Center. [Show More]

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