Mel:You have my word.
我跟你保证。
That's enough for most people.
通常大家听我这么说就够了。
Bill:Okay, then, how's this.
好,这样吧。
I buy the materials and have them delivered here, and I retain 15% for up to 30 days after the punch list.
我负责买材料,并运送到这里;完工后,我会扣百分之十五的尾款,一个月后付清。
I'll give you the rest upon substantial completion ,so you can make your payroll.
只要大部分完工,我就先付百分之八十五,这样你就可以付工人的薪水了。
Mel: All right.
好吧。
I'll do it for nothing up front,but you buy the supplies,and pay me everything except 15% retainage,upon substantial completion.
这样没有前置费,我也可以动工。但你得负责购买材料,在工作大致完成后,你要支付百分之八十五的货款,扣押款不得超过15%。
Bill: Done!
成交!