iOS and Android mobile app development

Overview: We need someone who is very experience in developing on iOS and Android platforms (phone and tablet) to create a feature rich, polished application the meets and exceeds current quality standards. Quality is key here and must look smooth and feel fast. App key features; - App for both iOS and Android - Approximately 8 different screens - Backend is out of scope, this will be designed and implemented by us and we will provide you with JSON restful services - We will provide the initial APIs and work with you and your team to refine - A web page that mimics the applications screens and data feeds (responsive) - UI and UX design and development - Calendar to show past, current and future information - Push notifications - Location based filtering on users pinpointed GPS location - Multiple resolutions for iOS and Android devices (option for Tablets) - Live feeds and active colouring to distinguish between past, present and future events - Ability for users to login using Facebook, Google, Twitter or as a guest (email) - Authentication implementation and captured data adequately protected to meet requirements and privacy rules of app stores and regions. - Guest/email login stores user settings and customisations locally on the device - Cloud user profile to maintain settings and customisations for authenticated users - Rolling banners for updates or highlighted events - Gesture based pages with full swipe options to additional screens etc - In app logo designs and development - Guaranteed acceptance on Apple and Google play app stores - Advertising ready (banner advertisements and integrated with content) - User is delivered back to the last page they were on when they closed the app - Position on page pinpointed based on current live events based on users local time This needs to be a job that can be completed quickly. The success of this app development and implementation will allow us as a team to work on future app portfolio and additional phases of this app. Questions for you: - What warranty period do you offer to fix bugs after go live? - Please indicate the skill set, experience in years and number of apps of the key team members you would assign to this project? - Do you or your team speak and write english well? - What testing approach would you apply to this project? - Are you comfortable using BitBucket? Here's what you need to do next: Please reply with an accurate estimate on cost and time to complete, a responses to our above questions and examples of your previous iOS and Android application work including any user Interface and design examples you have done before. Please include the google play and Apple app store URLs. Please do not provide low quotes and unrealistic timeframes to draw our attention. The quote must be a calculated effort based on our features list above. If we like what we see in your initial proposal we will provide you with an NDA to sign and the full set of requirements including wireframes. It is our expectation that you can then provide us with a fixed quote and time frame. Our payment schedule is based on 4 instalments of equal portions, one initial 25% payment, a final 25% payment once the app is online. The second and third installments can be negotiated during the interview. *** IMPORTANT *** When you reply start by typing the code words: Sloth Cowboy This way we know you took the time to read the complete description instead of just replying to all new submission like many people do. Thanks, Luke and Cam