Submittal acknowledgment email
Confirm you received a submittal, state the review period, and set the return date in writing.
Hi {{recipient_name}},
Confirming receipt of Submittal {{submittal_number}} ({{submittal_description}}) for {{project_name}}, received today.
Per the contract, our review period is {{review_days}} business days. We'll route it to the appropriate consultants and return it with our action by {{due_date}}.
If this submittal is on the critical path, tell us now and we'll do what we can to prioritize it.
Best regards,
{{sender_name}}
{{company}}
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When to send it
Send it the day a submittal arrives. Confirming receipt starts the contractual review clock and sets expectations for the return date.
Tips for a better submittal acknowledgment email
- Name the submittal number and description.
- State the review period and the date you'll return it.
- Ask whether it's on the critical path so you can prioritize it.
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