Supplier Price Quote Comparison
Takes two or more supplier quotes for the same materials list and lines them up item by item.
Before and after
Material quote comparison: Bianca Daly kitchen remodel, 6273 Cedarleigh St, Haleford
Suppliers: Deerleigh Lumber Supply (Beatrice Cochran, 312-555-0130) and Eagleleigh Building Supply (Bernard Costa, 312-555-0131)
| Item | Qty | Deerleigh unit | Deerleigh line | Eagleleigh unit | Eagleleigh line | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x4x8 studs | 60 | $3.85 | $231.00 | $3.60 (econ stud, not an equal match) | $216.00 | Eagleleigh, if grade is acceptable |
| 2x6x10 | 12 | $9.40 | $112.80 | $9.95 | $119.40 | Deerleigh |
| 1/2 in drywall 4x8 | 40 | $14.20 | $568.00 | $13.75 | $550.00 | Eagleleigh |
| Joint compound 4.5 gal | 6 | $17.50 | $105.00 | $18.25 | $109.50 | Deerleigh |
| 3/4 in T&G subfloor 4x8 | 8 | $52.00 | $416.00 | $49.50 | $396.00 | Eagleleigh |
Totals (tax not included in either quote)
- Deerleigh: materials $1,432.80 + delivery $65.00 = $1,497.80
- Eagleleigh: materials $1,390.90 + delivery $85.00 = $1,475.90
- Eagleleigh is $21.90 lower on a single-supplier order.
Split order (each item from its lowest supplier)
- Deerleigh items (2x6x10 and joint compound): $217.80 + $65.00 delivery = $282.80
- Eagleleigh items (studs, drywall, subfloor): $1,162.00 + $85.00 delivery = $1,247.00
- Split total: $1,529.80, which is $53.90 more than the Eagleleigh single order and $32.00 more than the Deerleigh single order. Two deliveries cancel out the savings.
Terms and timing
- Deerleigh: everything in stock for next-day delivery. Quote good through May 20. Returns carry 15% restocking.
- Eagleleigh: everything next day except drywall, which is 5 business days. Quote good through May 17. Returns carry 20% restocking.
- Your drywall is not needed until about two weeks after framing starts, so Eagleleigh's 5 business day drywall lead time looks workable, pending the exact date.
- The stud lines are not an equal match. Deerleigh quoted "stud grade" and Eagleleigh quoted "econ stud."
Recommendation
We recommend ordering everything from Eagleleigh Building Supply, if the econ stud grade is acceptable for this framing. That is the lowest total at $1,475.90 before tax, and it avoids a second delivery charge. If the econ studs are not acceptable, we recommend asking Eagleleigh to quote the same grade as Deerleigh. If Eagleleigh cannot match the grade, Deerleigh's single order at $1,497.80 is the next lowest total. Eagleleigh's quote expires first, on May 17.
Questions for the owner
- Is "econ stud" acceptable for this job? Check the grade with Bernard Costa and confirm it with the plans or your framing lead. If it is a structural question, confirm with the designer or building department.
- What is the exact date the drywall must be on site? That confirms the 5 business day lead time works.
- What tax rate applies to these materials? Neither quote includes tax, and we have not calculated it.
- Do you want to ask Eagleleigh to match the Deerleigh prices on the 2x6x10 and joint compound?
What it does
Takes two or more supplier quotes for the same materials list and lines them up item by item. It shows true totals including delivery and fees, flags anything that is not an equal match, and tells you what is still missing before you place an order.
Use it when: Use when a general contractor has two or more supplier price quotes for the same job materials and needs them compared side by side, such as "compare these lumber quotes," "which supplier is cheaper," or "line up these material quotes."