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Lanee’ Blunt
Writing
an effective proposal can win you the bid. It is important that you come up
with the most accurate cost estimate and develop a low-competitive priced bid. A
bid proposal is necessary for a business to be considered on a project, and is
usually part of a sealed bidding process.
Read
the request for proposal (RFP) several times before preparing the bid. Address
the major topics in the RFP making sure that you have a clear understanding of
the specifications and requirements. Gather all of the information and complete
all required forms that must be submitted with the bid.
Write
your bid response. Write the company profile section. Include information about
your small business, your experience, and your method of performance. Tell the
reader why they should hire your company. Give your work references or samples
of the type of work you have performed.
Performance
section explains how your company will do the job. Focus on the highlights of
your business. What are the benefits of using your business?
Provide
a list of your employees and resumes of key personnel. All of your senior staff
should have professional resumes included in the proposal. Write a detailed
description of your business, your experience, and the date you established the
company.
Cost
section. The bidding price should come out of the budget detail, the cost of
material if any; labor, overhead, packaging and transportation. The price
should meet the supplier’s rate of return objectives.
Attach
financial statements, compliance reports, certificates, licenses, and company
brochures with your bid proposal.
Reference
SBA: Bidding on Federal Construction Projects
Findfrp:
How to Write a Proposal or Respond to a Bid Solicitation
Rfp
Templates: Bid Responsiveness Determination
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