We use standard contracts from AIGA's book 'Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines'
Then we modify them to fit what project we are doing. The book is worth it's weight in gold, but you have to retype all the contracts because they aren't available digitally to just download.
I would never hand-write a bid or contract. Looks too sloppy.
Also another tip on bidding on a project. .... don't make yourself the highest bidder and don't make yourself the lowest bidder. You're probably asking how you would know, but you will know. If you feel as though your bid is too low, it probably is. It also works that way if you feel it is too high.
We get projects awarded mainly because we're in between.
Hope this helps.
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