[Zeke]

Was it ever determined whether this company had to go outside to get the civil engineer's stamp? If not, then they can absorb some cost from commissions or profit fairly easily. They might be cutting a check for the 600 and making nothing, yet getting you what you need. And some companies just refuse to give stuff away, so you can take it or leave it. I tell you, the recession ain't happening everywhere any more. Some folks are beyond busy.

Time to look at this from the practical side.