Salesforce – Consultant for implementation

CAI Safety Systems is seeking a developer to help with the initial implementation of Salesforce at the Company. We would need the developer to assist with the following: 1. Import customer database currently in excel format into Salesforce 2. Set-up reminder for various follow-ups with the customers and an automated email system that would send communication to the customers 3. Advise on App to create proposals 4. Advise on what version of Salesforce would work best to suit our needs Please provide scope of work when responding: 1. Timeline to import an excel database 2. Cost of App for doing proposals and the time involved in set up 3. Initial thoughts on what version would suit our needs 4. Will work be billed at an hourly rate or bulk sum for doing the ‘project’?