That's about what I was thinking -- offer to pay the balance
between the program and the real price of the job.

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"KLM" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 15:01:03 -0500, Hell Toupee

wrote:


Is there anything I can do to make this job more appealing
to a
quality HVAC contractor? I don't want to hide the fact that
this is
a 'this old house' replacement program deal from a
prospective
contractor, but I'm floored at the difference it makes in
how my
proposal is being handled.

Should I call a company and offer to pay
for a proper proposal?

I almost missed your last statement. Lets say you get the
contractor
to quote it as a straight replacement job. Then get the
program
agency to counter offer whatever they think it is worth.
Pay the
contractor the program's approved amount to get your program
paperwork
through. Pay the contractor the balance he asked for
off-book. If
this is not illegal then it might help you get your subsidy
and the
contractor his real worth.