How do I compare two porta potty quotes fairly?

Compare the quotes line by line for identical service. First, verify the unit mix meets your needs. For 140 guests over 12 hours with alcohol, you will need more than the baseline guideline of about one unit per 50 to 75 people for a four-hour event. Ensure your ADA-compliant portable toilet is included, as the ADA 5 percent cluster rule applies.

Match the service. A 12-hour event with food and alcohol will likely require a service visit during the event, which the second quote lists as a mid-event pump-out. The first quote's single total must include this, or it is missing. Check if both include the same number of handwash stations.

Look for hidden costs. The second quote's breakdown is clearer. A delivery fee can vary with distance. A damage waiver is common. Confirm what happens if the truck access is blocked on service day, which can lead to a missed service fee. Ask both companies for a final, all-inclusive total in writing.

You need to verify both quotes include a mid-event pump-out for a 12-hour event with alcohol. The first company's single total likely bundles it, but you must confirm. The second company's line item for a service fee makes it explicit. The real hidden cost is a missed service fee if the vacuum truck cannot reach the units on service day. Ensure your written quote states the service includes a mid-event pump-out and that no extra fee applies if the driver can access the units from the agreed 15-foot spot. Also confirm both quotes include the same number of handwash stations, which are essential with food service.