>The only response worth serious consideration is ‘we can do this — and this is how much it will cost’. Others are either fluffing to get the business or are no

>The only response worth serious consideration is ‘we can do this — and this is how much it will cost’. Others are either fluffing to get the business or are not serious about their offer. On the other hand, from the service provider's point of view, the only correct answer is "No" or perhaps a price so high that it might justify dealing with a nightmare client.