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The way we bid that kind of thing depends on the client and job. If I'm confident in what it will take I'll give a number and if not (clean-up type stuff can be hard to put a solid number to) I'll give an estimate and do it T&M. Mulch I usually bid at about one labor hour per yard.
As far as hourly rate....others may feel differently but for me the lowest labor rate I charge is based on cost, overhead recovery and profit. From there we charge more depending on the skill/ knowledge level required for a service. Masonry, tree work, design or horticultural consultation are billed at higher rates. So mulching and cleaning up are billed at our lowest rate plus $2-$7 per hour for various pieces of equipment we might use.
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