Need a Quote? What You Should Have Ready
http://www.wintranslation.com/articles/art05_0005_translationquote.htm

Bologna, Sandra
WTB Language Group
2005

Abstract:

When you need a quote for your translation, you simply call or email the agency and ask for one. What you don't expect, is the array of questions about your translation from the agency quoting your request. From what format the documents are in, to how you would like the files delivered to you and everything in between--when requesting a quote for translation, or typesetting services, there is certain information that you will be required to provide to the translation agency. If you have this information readily available, you will save a great deal of time.