BID / NO BID WORKSHEET

Entity Issuing RFP Proposal Due Date

Solicitation Number Period of Performance
Solicitation Title Place of Performance
Evaluator's Name Graded RFP Score

1. READ THE QUESTION 2. INSERT

1. THE SOLICITATION
How long is the response time? Enter answer here.
Does the solicitation appear to be written for another organization? Enter answer here.
Is the only information we have inside the RFP? Enter answer here.
What is the evaluation criteria? Enter answer here.
Were we surprised to receive the solicitation? Enter answer here.
Does it seem like the issuing organization is seeking free consultation? Enter answer here.

2. THE SOLICITOR
Who's our point of contact and what's the contact information? Enter answer here.
What are the main requirements and objectives in the RFP? Enter answer here.
Do we have experience working with the solicitor? Enter answer here.
If so, list contracts and dates. Enter answer here.
Do we have inside information about our chances of winning? Enter answer here.
Do we know the decision makers? Enter answer here.
Have we performed capture work? Enter answer here.
Do we have an internal advocate? Enter answer here.
Are we a good fit for the solicitior's culture? Enter answer here.
What do we know about the solicitor's payment practices? Enter answer here.

3. THE COMPETITION
Is there an incumbent? Enter answer here.
Evaluate the solicitor's view of the incumbent. Enter answer here.
List all known competitors / bidders. Enter answer here.
Has the competition worked with the solicitor in the past? Enter answer here.
Compared to us, do one or more competitors provide a superior service or solution? Enter answer here.

4. OUR ORGANIZATION
Would we respond as prime or sub? Enter answer here.
Do we have the resources available to respond? Enter answer here.
Do we have the resources available to implement the solution? Enter answer here.
If not, can we partner with someone who does? Enter answer here.
Are we currently marketing to this solicitor? Enter answer here.
Have we influenced the RFP? Enter answer here.
Would we be shocked if we won? Enter answer here.

5. OUR SOLUTION
Does our solution fit the solicitor requirements and objectives? Enter answer here.
Is the solution within our area(s) of expertise? Enter answer here.
Is this type of work desireable for us? Enter answer here.
Is the location of performance a good fit for us? Enter answer here.

6. OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Does this opportunity align with our strategic objectives? Enter answer here.
Would winning provide access to a new market? Enter answer here.

7. THE RISKS
What risks are associated with winning? Enter answer here.
Has the solicitor assigned a budget for the work? Enter answer here.
What, if any, are the penalties for nonperformance? Enter answer here.
Are the known risks acceptable? Enter answer here.
If the risks are not acceptable, can they be mitigated or shifted? Enter answer here.

8. OUR FINANCES
What is the cost of responding? Enter answer here.
Do we have the budget to respond to this opportunity? Enter answer here.
What is the estimated cost of providing the solution? Enter answer here.
Evaluate the benefit of winning over the cost of bidding? Enter answer here.

9. OUR PARTNERS
Do we need a partner? Enter answer here.
Have we identified the partner? Enter answer here.
Have we worked with this partner in the past? Enter answer here.
How well do we trust this partner? Enter answer here.
Is the partner available to assist with response and performance? Enter answer here.

FINAL BID DECISION

Are you aware of any additional reason why we should bid? If so, what?
Are you aware of any additional reason why we should not bid? If so, what?
Considering the score and all other information, what is the bid decision? Please provide a brief explain

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 Proposal Due Date
Period of Performance
Place of Performance
Graded RFP Score 2.96
2. INSERT THE ANSWER 3. SELECT A SCORE €
SOLICITATION
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 18
HE SOLICITOR
Enter answer here. N/A
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. N/A
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 24
COMPETITION
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 15
ORGANIZATION
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 1
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 19
UR SOLUTION
 Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 12
ATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 6
THE RISKS
Enter answer here. N/A
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 12
UR FINANCES
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 12
UR PARTNERS
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
Enter answer here. 3
SUBTOTAL 15
TOTAL 133
GRADED SCORE 2.96
BID DECISION
If so, what? No
If so, what? No
Please provide a brief explaination.
BID
 TOTAL SCORE
1.0-1.9- No Bid
2.0-2.5- Consider Bidding
2.5-3.0- Bid
ANSWER SCORE
1-Unfavorable
2-Neutral
3-Favorable
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