Why are good Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP coders so rare?

Over the past few years I can count on just one hand the number of coders who can consistently and reliably deliver good quality work on time and within budget.

People like Joel Holtzman and Robert Plank (To name but two) stand out above the crowd.

I was working with a coder on a project which started some considerable time ago.

The first coder simply disappeared without trace having done maybe 70% of the work. It took me ages to find a replacement and the guy that took on the project has just messed me around for so long that he's just been fired.

So, now I'm stuck again, looking for someone who can..

    * Produce good quality work (Code that works!)

    * Keeps his or her promises by meeting deadlines

    * Can be trusted with confidential information

    * Can be relied on to keep me up-to-date on progress

    * Can work to an agreed specification and budget

    * Offers constructive feedback and suggests improvements

    * Understands that the documentation is just as important as the code

I have a number of projects in the pipeline so if you are, or if you know, someone who meets the above criteria (And can walk on water, then turn it into wine ) please let me know!

I'm happy to work with the right person (or people) on a work for hire basis or on a JV/Profit share basis.