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Proposal Self-Check
Ten questions to ask before your next submission.
Built for construction, data center, and infrastructure teams that need to move fast without looking rushed. Answer yes or no. Every no is a gap worth fixing before the deadline.
Strategy & Fit
01
Does the first page answer the owner's real question: why your team, for this project?
02
Does your response follow the RFP's structure and wording so evaluators can find every requirement fast?
03
Is there one clear win theme carried through the executive summary, approach, and team sections?
Proof
04
Does each project example show why it is relevant to this job, such as similar scope, schedule, or delivery method?
05
Are team resumes tailored to this pursuit instead of copied from the last one?
06
Is your schedule, safety, and quality story specific to this project, not boilerplate?
Presentation
07
Does the whole document look like one firm made it, with consistent fonts, colors, photos, and tone?
08
Could an evaluator skim it in five minutes and understand your approach?
09
Are required forms, certifications, and signatures complete and easy to find?
10
Did someone outside the writing team give it a final read?
How did you do?
Mostly yes? You are in good shape. Three or more no answers? Those are the gaps most worth fixing before your next submission, and they are exactly what I help teams tighten up, often on tight timelines.