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Company to Install and Deliver Mini window coverings

Company to Install and Deliver Mini window coverings

A window treatments Company will complete delivery and installation within 20 to 30 days after receipt of order.Contract Shading Systems will complete delivery and installation within 20 to 40 days after receipt of order. In the event the delivery is not received within the contract delivery period, the contractor maybe held in default in accordance with paragraph 1, DEFAULT AND PERFORMANCE BOND in the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions, and the state may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for excess cost occasioned thereby. It is important that agencies make the contract administrator aware of any delivery or installation problems.

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May 31st, 2008 No Comments

Window Blind Blogs

Window Blind Blogs

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May 30th, 2008 No Comments

What are Smart Windows?

What are Smart Windows?

“Smart Windows That Don’t Need discount blinds, Ultra-durable Sheet Metal Presses and an Ethanol Process to Improve Market for Corn

Energy Department Awards $4.4 Million to Develop Energy-Efficient TechnologiesTo improve energy efficiency in buildings and in manufacturing, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards today totaling $4.4 million to advance energy efficient, environmentally clean production and building technologies including all types of existing window blinds or shade technologies.

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May 29th, 2008 No Comments

What is a Mini Blind?

What is a Mini Blind?

The long horizontal slats are held one above the other by the rungs of ladder cords shaped like a ladder. The lower ends of the legs of the ladder cords are secured to the long rail under the slats. Their upper ends are attached to the drive rod in the housing, the elongated box above the slats. As the drive rod rotates, one leg of each ladder cord moves up while the other moves down, causing the angle of the slats to change. In one design, this rotation is achieved by pushing up or pulling down on a long handle called a tilt wand connected to the drive rod by a lever. Lift cords along the ladder cords are also attached to the rail. They pass through holes in the slats and into the housing above, where they go over pulleys, combine and exit through the cord lock. For safety it’s important that the lock always work. A downward pull on the main lift cord raises the slats by the cords pulling up the rail below the slats. The cord lock holds the main lift cord to keep the slats up until the cord is pulled to release the lock. The safety lock made the cord lock easier to use.

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May 28th, 2008 No Comments

How to Measure for Blind INstallation

How to Measure for Blind INstallation

12. Measurements

For agency installation of Venetian discount blinds, please follow the guidelines listed in paragraph 13 for taking measurements.

If installation is to be performed by the agency, measurements should be taken by the agency. It should not be necessary to have a contractor take measurements.

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May 27th, 2008 No Comments

North Carlolina General Contract Terms for window coverings Installation

North Carlolina General Contract Terms for window coverings Installation

The Dize Company will complete on-site measurements within 10 to 18 days after request from the user. Contract Shading Systems will complete on-site measurements within 10 to 20 days after request from the user. In the event the on site measuring is not completed within the contracted time period, the contractor may be held in default in accordance with paragraph 1, DEFAULT AND PERFORMANCE BOND in the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions, and the state may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for excess cost occasioned thereby.

It is important that agencies make the contract administrator aware of any measurement problems.

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May 26th, 2008 No Comments

Curved Window window treatments

Curved Window window treatments

If curved window coverings are desired, a radius of curvature may be given with the +/-r option. If given as +r, The curvature is upward (which is the usual configuration). If the option is given as -r, then the curvature is downward. The radius indicates how far from each slat its effective cylindrical center resides. Each slat will be broken into as many polygons as is necessary to keep the delta changes in angle less than 10 degrees. (Note that this may result in a rather large number of polygons.)

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May 25th, 2008 No Comments

What to do if Circumstances prevent Delivery?

What to do if Circumstances prevent Delivery?

If circumstances beyond the control of the contractor result in a late delivery and installation, it is the responsibility and obligation of the contractor to make the details known immediately to the contract administrator.

Term Contract No. 870A

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May 24th, 2008 No Comments

Cover Letters

Cover Letters

However, the no-rules rule does not mean anything goes. You still have to consider what is reasonable and appropriate for the job you want. Advertisements for a single job opening can generate dozens, even hundreds, of responses. Busy reviewers often spend as little as 30 seconds deciding whether a rsum deserves consideration. And in some companies, if a cover letter is not formatted for computer scanning, it may never reach a human reviewer.

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May 23rd, 2008 No Comments


What is a Mini Blind?

What is a Mini Blind?

The long horizontal slats are held one above the other by the rungs of ladder cords shaped like a ladder. The lower ends of the legs of the ladder cords are secured to the long rail under the slats. Their upper ends are attached to the drive rod in the housing, the elongated box above the slats. As the drive rod rotates, one leg of each ladder cord moves up while the other moves down, causing the angle of the slats to change. In one design, this rotation is achieved by pushing up or pulling down on a long handle called a tilt wand connected to the drive rod by a lever. Lift cords along the ladder cords are also attached to the rail. They pass through holes in the slats and into the housing above, where they go over pulleys, combine and exit through the cord lock. For safety it’s important that the lock always work. A downward pull on the main lift cord raises the slats by the cords pulling up the rail below the slats. The cord lock holds the main lift cord to keep the slats up until the cord is pulled to release the lock. The safety lock made the cord lock easier to use.

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May 20th, 2008 No Comments


One Inch Mini Blind Contract

One Inch Mini Blind Contract

This contract is established to furnish One Inch Mini custom blinds on a periodic basis during the period designated. The contract may be renewed by written agreement of the parties under the same prices, terms and conditions for additional twelve (12)month periods but not beyond December 31, 2007.

Approximately 200 discount blinds will be purchased during the contract period. Sizes will range from 17 x 142 wide and 24 to 126 long. Lift cord and wand placement (left or right) to be available. The customer (KUMC) shall perform their own blind installation.

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May 19th, 2008 No Comments


Energy Efficiency Funding

Energy Efficiency Funding

For more than 20 years, DOE’s I&I program has funded more than 500 energy efficient inventions with nearly 25 percent of them reaching the marketplace. Cumulative sales for those products total nearly $710 million.

DOE’s NICE3 program provides funding to state and industry partnerships (large and small business) for projects that demonstrate advances in energy efficiency and clean production technologies like advanced window blind and window shade systems. State and industry partnerships are eligible to receive a one-time grant of up to $525,000. The industrial partner may receive a maximum of $500,000 in federal funding. The non-federal cost share must be at least 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

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May 17th, 2008 No Comments


Blind Shading Systems Delivery Timing

Blind Shading Systems Delivery Timing

Contract Shading Systems will complete delivery within 15 to 30 days after receipt of order.In the event the delivery is not received within the contract delivery period, the contractor may be held in default in accordance with paragraph 1, DEFAULT AND PERFORMANCE BOND in the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions, and the state may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for excess cost occasioned thereby. It is important that agencies make the contract administrator aware of delivery problems.

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May 16th, 2008 No Comments

Mini Blind Order Definition

Mini Blind Order Definition

*A single order is defined as the total cost of the items ordered, not the total of the purchase order.Orders will be placed throughout the contract window blinds period on an as-needed basis for the quantity required at the time, and will be issued directly to the respective contractor(s).

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May 15th, 2008 No Comments


Mini
window blinds to be Furnished and Installed

Mini window blinds to be Furnished and Installed

If circumstances beyond the control of the contractor result in a late delivery, it is the responsibility and obligation of the contractor to make the details known immediately to the contract administrator. Delivery/Installation: This contract provides for custom blinds to be furnished only or furnished and installed. In instances where furnish and install is requested, discount blinds are to be delivered and installed within a guaranteed delivery and installation schedule.

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May 14th, 2008 No Comments


Blind Measuring Requirements

Blind Measuring Requirements

In situations where the contractor will be installing window blinds and the agency needs assistance in performing measurements, it is the obligation of the contractor to take on-site measurements. Requests for on-site measurements should be forwarded to the contractor in writing, with the using agencys purchase order number, to be confirmed once the actual measurements are complete and the estimate finalized. A purchase order should result in all instances, unless the estimate exceeds budgetary allowances. Any abuse of this service by agencies should be reported to the contract administrator.

All requests for measurements should be made in written form by the using agency. The State will not be responsible for and misunderstandings that results from oral requests.

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May 13th, 2008 No Comments


Mini Blind Measurement Dimensions

Mini Blind Measurement Dimensions

Width x Length (Width Is Always Listed First) If an outside mount is required, the Width of the window should be measured at the top, the middle, and the bottom, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded minus 1/4 inch to allow room for the brackets to be installed. The Length of the window should be taken on the right and the left sides, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded (do not deduct 1/4 inch from this measurement).

Width x Length (Width Is Always Listed First) For continuous curtain wall windows where outside mount is required, measure the Width from center line of window mullion to center line of window mullion, record this dimension. This should be treated as an inside measurement as stated above.

Call contractor if questions should arise prior to placing your order.

Term Contract No. 870A

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May 12th, 2008 No Comments


Blind Shading Systems Delivery Timing

Blind Shading Systems Delivery Timing

Contract Shading Systems will complete delivery within 15 to 30 days after receipt of order.In the event the delivery is not received within the contract delivery period, the contractor may be held in default in accordance with paragraph 1, DEFAULT AND PERFORMANCE BOND in the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions, and the state may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for excess cost occasioned thereby. It is important that agencies make the contract administrator aware of delivery problems.

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May 11th, 2008 No Comments


Government Seeking Window Blind Inovation

Government Seeking Window Blind Inovation

“25 percent of the energy used to heat and cool buildings goes right out the window,” Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham said. “The innovative technologies receiving funding today will improve U.S. industrial competitiveness while reducing energy use, helping to make our nation more secure.” Existing window treatments and shades can be improved to help reduce energy costs.

The Energy Department selected 19 organizations out of 202 proposals to receive funding as part of two DOE programs: Inventions and Innovation (I&I), and the National Industrial Competitiveness through Energy, Environment and Economics (NICE3) initiative.

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May 10th, 2008 No Comments


Mini
window treatments to be Furnished and Installed

Mini window treatments to be Furnished and Installed

If circumstances beyond the control of the contractor result in a late delivery, it is the responsibility and obligation of the contractor to make the details known immediately to the contract administrator. Delivery/Installation: This contract provides for window coverings to be furnished only or furnished and installed. In instances where furnish and install is requested, window treatments are to be delivered and installed within a guaranteed delivery and installation schedule.

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May 9th, 2008 No Comments

Style It!

Style It!

The paper and style of your cover letter should compliment your resume. You might consider using the same paper stock for both your cover letter and resume.

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May 8th, 2008 No Comments


Mini Blind Color Selection

Mini Blind Color Selection

Colors will be chosen from standard color selection (minimum 25) and alabaster must be available.window treatments are to be delivered within 21 days ARP (less holidays). Orders are not to be held to meet a minimum order quantity. Orders of ten (10) or more window coverings will be charged at one price and orders of nine (9) or less will be charged at separate price.No additional charge for hold downs for door installation.

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May 7th, 2008 No Comments


Mini Blind Installation Inspection Requirements

Mini Blind Installation Inspection Requirements

If re-inspection is required, it is the contractors responsibility to submit an inspection request, in writing, to the Quality Assurance Inspections Office. Such requests may be faxed to 919-715-7058.The minimum charge per blind is based on 12 square feet. Aluminum Slat window treatments price includes all colors, slats and tapes. FOB any destination in NC.Colors: Contact the contractor for color chart.Accessories: Additional charges for accessories apply equally and alike to all base prices offered above. Pricing for each item includes installation of the accessories, where applicable. All agencies are urged to remove existing window coverings and/or shades and hanging brackets prior to installation by contractor.

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May 5th, 2008 No Comments

Thank You Letter Points to Consider

Thank You Letter Points to Consider

* Be brief and to the point.
* When thanking a potential employer, restate your interest in the position and/or the company.
* Always plan your follow-up. Make it a point to tell the person when and how they can expect to hear from you in the future.

* If there are multiple people involved, such as with a panel interview, be sure to thank each person. Send one letter to each person or send a single letter to a key person for distribution. When sending more than one thank you letter, it is very effective to vary each one.

* Always send written cover letters to a person by name.

* The thank you is an opportunity to restate your qualifications. Include any pertinent information you failed to mention earlier. Be sure to reemphasize your skills and abilities.

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May 1st, 2008 No Comments