How to Prepare a Lighting or Electrical Supply Quote Request

A lighting or electrical supply quote request is easier to price when it includes the project name, product categories, quantities, part numbers or photos, required finish or color, preferred branch, pickup or delivery needs, and any approved substitutions. Contractors should include drawings, schedules, fixture tags, jobsite dates, and account information when available. Final product selection should be confirmed against the project spec, manufacturer documentation, and qualified professional guidance.

Why quote prep matters

A clear quote request saves time.

It helps the counter, project team, or sales team understand what you need without chasing missing details. It also helps reduce product mix-ups, wrong quantities, unclear substitutions, and last-minute jobsite scrambling.

This guide is for electrical contractors, builders, general contractors, landscapers, facility managers, property managers, architects, designers, and local trade professionals working in Suffolk County and across Long Island.

Homeowners can also use this guide when planning a lighting showroom visit or organizing product questions for a qualified professional. This is not installation guidance.

Revco Lighting & Electrical Supply supports lighting and electrical quote requests through its branch network, electrical supply counters, lighting showrooms, account tools, delivery options, and online request paths.

What is a lighting or electrical supply quote request?

A quote request is a product pricing and sourcing request sent before an order is placed.

It usually includes:

The job name
The company or customer name
The product list
Quantities
Part numbers, photos, or descriptions
Pickup or delivery preference
Preferred Revco branch
Needed-by date

Any required approvals or substitution rules

For lighting jobs, the request may also include fixture tags, finishes, color temperature, dimming requirements, control notes, fixture schedules, or showroom selections.

For electrical supply jobs, the request may include wire, conduit, fittings, boxes, covers, wiring devices, breakers, distribution equipment, lighting, lamps, tools, controls, and jobsite supplies.

A quote request helps Revco source and price products. It does not replace electrical design, code review, engineering, inspection, AHJ approval, or manufacturer instructions.

Who should use this checklist?

This quote prep process is useful for:

Electrical contractors pricing jobs
Builders planning material packages
General contractors coordinating trades
Facility managers replacing or restocking products
Property managers planning maintenance work
Landscape contractors sourcing outdoor lighting
Architects and designers coordinating fixture selections
Purchasing teams organizing repeat orders
Homeowners preparing for a lighting showroom visit

The goal is simple: give Revco enough information to identify the right product, price the request, and understand how the material needs to move.

What to include in a quote request

Start with the project and account details.

Include:

• Project name
• Company name
• Main contact
• Phone number
• Email address
• Revco account number, if available
• Preferred Revco branch
• Requested response timing
• Pickup, delivery, or future release preference

Do not guess on technical requirements. If the item depends on code, load, location, environment, compatibility, controls, wiring method, panel conditions, or installation details, confirm those requirements with the licensed electrician, engineer, inspector, AHJ, project documents, or manufacture

What to bring to the counter or attach online

A good quote request needs proof.

Bring or upload clear photos of:

Product labels
Nameplates
Fixture tags
Packaging
Old part numbers
Cut sheets
Material lists
Lighting schedules
Drawings
Existing product photos

A photo of the product can help. A photo of the label is usually better.

For lighting quotes, include the room, area, fixture type, finish, color temperature, dimming requirement, mounting style, fixture tag, and preferred brand when known.

For electrical supply quotes, include the product category, part number, quantity, and any project-approved requirements already shown on the drawings, schedule, or spec.

Quote request checklist

Product category considerations

Electrical supply requests

Electrical supply quote requests should be direct and specific.

Instead of writing “need wire and boxes,” include the product family, part number if known, quantity, and any project-approved details from the spec or drawings.

Common categories include:

Wire and cable
Conduit and fittings
Boxes and covers
Wiring devices
Breakers and distribution
Grounding and bonding
Lighting and lamps
Controls
Tools and jobsite supplies

Lighting quote requests

Lighting quote requests need more visual and finish detail.

Include the fixture type, quantity, finish, color temperature, lumen output if listed, mounting style, fixture tag, dimming requirement, and control requirement.

For decorative lighting, include room photos, inspiration images, finish preferences, fixture sizes, and showroom notes.

For commercial lighting, include fixture schedules, cut sheets, tags, approved manufacturer lists, and any required listing or spec information.

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Lighting Showrooms
Interior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Landscape Lighting

Pickup and delivery requests

Tell Revco how the material needs to move.

If you want pickup, include the preferred branch:

Southampton
East Hampton
Southold
Riverhead
Bohemia
Rocky Point

If you want delivery, include the jobsite address, receiving contact, preferred date, and any delivery notes.

Do not assume delivery timing, branch stock, product availability, or pricing until Revco confirms it through current systems.

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Common quote request mistakes to avoid

Sending vague descriptions

“Need 20 lights” is not enough.

Better: “Need 20 recessed downlights, 4-inch, white trim, 3000K, dimmable, fixture schedule attached. Substitutions by approval only.”

Leaving out quantities

A quote cannot be priced cleanly without quantities. If the quantity is not final, mark it as estimated.

Mixing multiple jobs into one request

Keep separate jobs in separate quote requests. It makes pricing, approvals, pickup, delivery, and order history easier to manage.

Assuming substitutions are acceptable

If the project requires a specific manufacturer, series, finish, or listing, say so. If substitutions are allowed, explain who must approve them.

Asking the distributor to confirm code compliance

Revco can help identify, source, and quote products. Code compliance, installation suitability, engineering requirements, and inspection approval must be confirmed by the qualified professional responsible for the work.

Sending photos without labels

A product photo may help, but a readable label or part number helps more. Send both when possible.

What to confirm before submitting

Before sending the quote request, check:

The material list matches the latest drawings or schedule
Quantities are current
Part numbers are readable
Photos are clear
Substitution rules are included
The preferred branch is listed
Pickup or delivery is specified
The jobsite address is correct
The needed-by date is included
Account information is provided

If the request involves product compatibility, code compliance, installation conditions, fire ratings, hazardous locations, emergency systems, utility requirements, generator connections, EV charging, panels, breakers, wire sizing, or load calculations, confirm those details with the qualified professional responsible for the job.

How Revco can help

Revco can help contractors, builders, facility teams, property managers, designers, and local pros organize lighting and electrical supply requests faster.

You can request a quote online, visit a Revco electrical supply counter, work with a project team, stop into a lighting showroom, register for online account access, or log in to use available account tools.

For the fastest help, bring the information that removes guesswork:

Part numbers
Quantities
Photos
Labels
Schedules
Job name
Preferred branch
Pickup or delivery needs
Substitution rules

Revco has branches in Southampton, East Hampton, Southold, Riverhead, Bohemia, and Rocky Point.

FAQ

What should I include in an electrical supply quote request?

Include the job name, company name, contact information, preferred branch, product categories, part numbers, quantities, photos of labels, and pickup or delivery preference.

What should I include in a lighting quote request?

Include fixture type, quantity, finish, color temperature, dimming requirement, mounting style, fixture tags, photos, and any lighting schedule or approved spec.

Can Revco help identify a replacement product?

Revco can help review product labels, photos, part numbers, and available product information. Final replacement suitability should be confirmed against project requirements, manufacturer documentation, and qualified professional guidance.

Should I include photos?

Yes. Photos of labels, nameplates, packaging, fixture tags, and old part numbers can reduce back-and-forth. A clear label photo is often more useful than a general product photo.

Can I check branch availability before requesting a quote?

Registered account users should log in to view available account pricing and branch availability tools where available. Always confirm current availability before making jobsite commitments.

Which Revco branch should I choose?

Choose the branch closest to your shop, jobsite, or normal pickup route. Revco serves customers through Southampton, East Hampton, Southold, Riverhead, Bohemia, and Rocky Point.

Can homeowners request lighting quotes?

Yes, when the request is tied to lighting showroom planning, product selection, or questions for a qualified professional. This article is not electrical installation guidance.

Does a quote confirm code compliance?

No. A quote helps price and source products. Code compliance, installation suitability, engineering requirements, inspection approval, and AHJ requirements must be confirmed by the qualified professional responsible for the work.

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Editorial Note

This article is for product education, planning, and quote preparation only. It does not replace licensed electrical work, engineering review, code interpretation, inspection requirements, AHJ direction, OSHA requirements, NFPA guidance, UL certification review, or manufacturer installation instructions.