We've got a project coming up where we're dead hanging a batten somewhere. The WLL of the 70' batten is supposed to be 1200lbs or so.
For the rigging part of the package, Company A bid $n to do exactly what we asked/expected, which was wire rope cable for the lift lines.
Then Company B bid $n-5k to do an 80' batten instead, but with threaded rod as the lift lines. They claim it will reduce swing in the pipe, but the absolute last thing we care about is swing in this pipe. We're going to hang some LED fixtures on it and then never get near the pipe again.
Given that information, do they appear equal bids in merit/design or should we be cautious about one design approach over the other?
For the rigging part of the package, Company A bid $n to do exactly what we asked/expected, which was wire rope cable for the lift lines.
Then Company B bid $n-5k to do an 80' batten instead, but with threaded rod as the lift lines. They claim it will reduce swing in the pipe, but the absolute last thing we care about is swing in this pipe. We're going to hang some LED fixtures on it and then never get near the pipe again.
Given that information, do they appear equal bids in merit/design or should we be cautious about one design approach over the other?