How to tell contractor you selected someone else?

[InBetweenDays]

We had some contractors come out to give us bids on replacing our garage roof. So not a huge project. We've selected one company, and I'm thinking I should email the others and let them know. But I don't know what to say! Just tell them thanks but we're going with another company? Or thanks but we won't need their services?

[johnohfs]

Yep, that's it. Just be polite and tell them you'll keep them in mind for future work and will recommend them to friends if they ask.

[Deleted]

I wouldn't contact them. I think they assume if they don't hear from you that you went with someone else.

[april37]

I agree with the others. I've never contacted companies to tell them I went with someone else.