RFP/RFA Review and Analysis

· Thorough review of the RFP/RFA.

· Initial and follow-up discussions.

· Documentation of findings if desired.

   You're uncertain whether to bid.

  You're not sure if you have the         capabilities to bid.
  You don't understand the         RFP/RFA requirements.

Preparation of Proposal Outline

· Thorough review of the RFP/RFA.

· Development of a basic and/or annotated outline of your response to the RFP/RFA.

· Review/discussion of outline sections if desired.

  You're not sure how to organize         your proposal.
  You're not sure what information         is required in your response.
  The RFP and/or proposal is         particularly complex.
  You don't have the time or         personnel available to prepare an         outline.

SERVICE

WHAT IT ENTAILS

YOU MAY NEED THIS SERVICE IF...

Program Planning and Design Assistance

· Thorough review of the RFP/RFA and your proposal outline.

· Information-gathering.

· Program planning and design sessions.

· Documentation of program components and activities.

  You need to to develop or         modify a program or solution in         response to an RFP/RFA.
  You need assistance in activity         planning and scheduling.

Proposal Writing

· Thorough review of the RFP/RFA and your proposal outline.

· Review of your previous proposals, if any.

· Information-gathering via telephone or face-to-face discussions.

· Research as needed.

· Preparation of draft and final proposal sections.

  You lack good writing skills.
  You're not sure what to say or         how to say it.
  You have difficulty putting your         knowledge into words.
  You don't have the time or         personnel available to write.

SERVICE

WHAT IT ENTAILS

YOU MAY NEED THIS SERVICE IF...

Proposal Editing

· Correcting grammar, paragraph/sentence structure, and typos.

· Improving the flow of your document.

· Improving the formatting and presentation of your written material.

  Your writing needs         improvement.
  You need help in organizing what         you've written.
  Your proposal needs a more         professional tone and ppearance.
  You don't have the time or         personnel available for editing.

Proposal Review and Critique

· Thorough review of the RFP/RFA and your proposal outline.

· Thorough review of your proposal.

· Documentation and discussion of findings.

  You want to ensure that you've         complied with all RFP/RFA         requirements.
  You want to ensure that your         proposal is responsive.
  You want to ensure that your         proposal is well-written and         presented.
  You want a fresh and objective         review of your proposal.
  You don't have the time or         personnel available to thoroughly         review your proposal.

SERVICE

WHAT IT ENTAILS

YOU MAY NEED THIS SERVICE IF...

Overall Proposal Management

· All of the above as needed.

· Proposal planning and scheduling.

· Management and supervision of proposal team.

· Management and supervision of entire proposal process.

  You're unsure of the steps         involved in preparing a proposal.
  The proposal is particularly large         or complex.
  You need to ensure that         proposal activities are kept on         track.
  You don't have the time or         personnel available to manage         the proposal effort.

Preparation/Revision of Boilerplate Material

· Review of your existing written materials, if any.

· Information-gathering via telephone or face-to-face discussions.

· Preparation of draft and final boilerplate section(s).

  Your existing material is out-of-        date.
  Your existing material is poorly         written or presented.
   You have no boilerplate material         for use in current or future bids.
  You don't have the time or         personnel available to develop         boilerplate material.

Other Assistance

· Proposal Costing.

· Contractual Issues.

  Experts in Finance and         Contracts are available as         needed.