{"id":22511,"date":"2020-04-15T10:29:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T10:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/bid-proposal-template-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T01:55:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:55:27","slug":"bid-proposal-template-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/bid-proposal-template-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Bid Proposal Template Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/uXQUIg00u74pmj1RN21IaA.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/uXQUIg00u74pmj1RN21IaA.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Often used in government or large corporate projects, the goal of a bid proposal is to persuade someone to choose your company to complete a project or piece of work.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a specific summary of why you are qualified to undertake the job.<\/p>\n<p>With bid proposals, there are often strict rules and regulations to adhere to and the bidding process is usually highly competitive. In fact, research has shown that the common win rate is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quandora.com\/13-statistics-rfp-responses-successful-proposal-managers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">less than 5%<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Companies compete to win a bid by submitting bid proposals that focus primarily on the costs to complete the project. But they also need to submit proposals that engage and persuade the reviewer that they are the best choice on both price <em>and<\/em> solution.<\/p>\n<p>Use this 'Bid Proposal Template' checklist, alongside the proposal document you are planning to submit, to convince the recipient that you are the best choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>super-powered checklists.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s the easiest way to manage your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;recurring tasks<\/a>, procedures, and workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/process-street-user-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">checklist template<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-run-a-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">run individual checklists&nbsp;<\/a>for each member of your team. You can check tasks off as you work through them, set deadlines,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">add approvals<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">assign tasks<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/template-overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">track each team member's progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/zapier-examples\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">connect to thousands of Apps<\/a>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/app\/zaps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zapier<\/a>&nbsp;and automate your workflows even more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-checklist-details\">\n<h2>Complete checklist details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Complete the checklist details in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Company Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Company Address <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Industry <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Proposal Target <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Proposal Start Date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Proposal Deadline <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-bid-reviewer-details\">\n<h2>Enter bid reviewer details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Enter details about the person\/company who will be reviewing your bid proposal in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Reviewer Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Reviewer Job Title <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Reviewer Company <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Reviewer Values, Mission and Objectives <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"establish-your-company-mission-values-and-objectives\">\n<h2>Establish your company mission, values, and objectives<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Describe the&nbsp;mission, values, and objectives of your company to make sure they are aligned with the proposal reviewer's company. <\/p>\n<p>The more aligned your commission, values, and objectives are with theirs, the more chance your proposal will be successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Your Company's Mission, Values and Objectives <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>These are their values, mission and objectives as a company:<\/p>\n<p><strong>{{form.What_are_their_values,_mission_and_objectives_as_a_company?}}<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Do your missions, values and objectives meet the sponsors missions, values and objectives? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-statement-of-needproblem-statement\">\n<h2>Confirm the statement of need\/problem statement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Think about the purpose of your bid proposal.<\/p>\n<p>Answer the below question to help you write a succinct need\/problem statement that you can add to your bid proposal document.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Purpose of the Bid Proposal <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"outline-the-proposed-action\">\n<h2>Outline the proposed action<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Think about what you will do if your bid is accepted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Describe the actions you will take to fix the problem\/meet the need, in the field below. Add this to your bid proposal documentation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Proposed Action Upon Bid Acceptance <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-timings\">\n<h2>Confirm timings<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In your bid proposal document, provide a rough outline of the proposed timings for the activities described:<\/p>\n<p><strong>{{form.Proposed_Action_Upon_Bid_Acceptance}}<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-a-breakdown-of-all-direct-costs\">\n<h2>Provide a breakdown of all direct costs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In your bid proposal document, you will need to include a breakdown of all the costs that <em>directly<\/em> relate to the benefit being created.<\/p>\n<p>Direct costs can include production, marketing or distribution costs.<\/p>\n<p>To help you gather these direct costs together, record each proposed activity, the justification for each activity and the associated costs for each in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 1: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 1 Justification: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 1 Cost: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 2: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 2 Justification: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 2 Cost: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 3 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 3 Justification: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Activity 3 Cost: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-a-breakdown-of-all-indirect-costs\">\n<h2>Provide a breakdown of all indirect costs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In your bid proposal document, you will need to include a breakdown of all the costs that <em>indirectly <\/em>relate to the benefit being created.<\/p>\n<p>These are costs that are not directly identified with the project benefits, including facilities use, utilities, support staff, insurance, and legal \/accounting expenses.<\/p>\n<p>To help you gather these indirect costs together, record each proposed activity, the justification for each activity and the associated costs for each in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 1: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 1 Justification: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 1 Cost: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 2: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 2 Justification: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 2 Cost: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 3: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 3 Justification: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Indirect Activity 3 Cost: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-a-summary-of-all-costs\">\n<h2>Provide a summary of all costs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>These are all the direct and indirect costs associated with your proposed project\/program\/activity:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Activity_1:}} - {{form.Activity_1_Cost:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Activity_2:}} - {{form.Activity_2_Cost:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Activity_3}} - {{form.Activity_3_Cost:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Indirect_activity_1:}} - {{form.Indirect_Activity_1_Cost:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Indirect_activity_2:}} - {{form.Indirect_Activity_2_Cost:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Indirect_activity_3:}} - {{form.Indirect_Activity_3_Cost:}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Total Sum of Costs: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Add this to your bid proposal document&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-a-justification-for-costs\">\n<h2>Provide a justification for costs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Write a justification statement, in your bid proposal, explaining why each cost, material, and equipment are valid, reasonable, and important for your project\/activity\/program.<\/p>\n<p>To refresh your memory, these are the reasons for these costs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Activity_1:}} - {{form.Activity_1_Justification:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Activity_2:}} - {{form.Activity_2_Justification:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Activity_3}} - {{form.Activity_3_Justification:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Indirect_activity_1:}} - {{form.Indirect_Activity_1_Justification:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Indirect_activity_2:}} - {{form.Indirect_Activity_2_Justification:}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Indirect_activity_3:}} - {{form.Indirect_Activity_3_Justification:}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"describe-the-expected-outcome-if-you-win-the-bid\">\n<h2>Describe the expected outcome if you win the bid<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In your bid proposal document, detail what the expected outcome will be if you win this proposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-a-proposal-letter\">\n<h2>Write a proposal letter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Write your bid proposal letter.<\/p>\n<p>Follow any guidelines given in the RFP or by the bid reviewer, but make sure you include the following information at the very least:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Your company address\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The date\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The proposal requester's company address\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Name of key contact\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Project\/activity\/program name\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Project\/activity\/program description\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Problem\/need statement - an explanation of why you are submitting this bid proposal\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Description of what you will do if you win the bid\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Estimated timelines\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       10\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Estimated costs\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       11\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Your contact details for any questions\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-proposal--letter\">\n<h2>Upload proposal &amp; letter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Upload your finished bid proposal document and proposal letter in the fields below so you can send these for internal approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Proposal <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Proposal Letter <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"1st-draft-approval\">\n<h2>1st draft approval:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Upload proposal &amp; letter<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"implement-feedback\">\n<h2>Implement feedback<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Record the feedback you have received for future bid proposals.<\/p>\n<p>Update your current bid proposal document\/letter accordingly and re-upload them both for final approval.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bid Proposal Feedback <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" 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noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Five things to remember when writing your first bid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancewriting.com\/query-letters\/effective-tips-for-writing-a-bid-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freelance Writing<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancewriting.com\/query-letters\/effective-tips-for-writing-a-bid-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freelance Writing \u2013 Effective Tips For Writing a Bid Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.template.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Template.net<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.template.net\/business\/budget-templates\/budget-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">16+ Budget Proposal Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Balance<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/how-to-write-a-grant-proposal-2501980\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/handbook\/assignments\/grants-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/tips-and-tools\/grant-proposals-or-give-me-the-money\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Proposals (or Give me the money!)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandadoc.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Panda Doc<\/a> -<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandadoc.com\/budget-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Budget Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jot Form<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/pdf-templates\/grant-proposal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/writing-grant-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Things to do before Writing a Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn Sphere<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/assets\/Uploads\/M5-Proposal-Writing-6-Steps.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Proposal Writing: The Six-Step Process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related Checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Checklists&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">Project proposal template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/construction-proposal-template\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/construction-progress-report\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Progress Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/continuation-project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Continuation Project Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/renewal-project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Renewal Project Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/supplemental-project-proposal-template\/\" 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