Government Proposal Writing
Government proposal writing for federal, state, and local contracts.
Public solicitations reward the response that follows the rules most closely and answers the published criteria most clearly. That is the kind of response we prepare.
Government solicitations we respond to
- Federal solicitations, including those posted on SAM.gov
- State agencies, departments, and authorities
- Cities, counties, and special districts
- School districts, colleges, and universities
State, local, and education buyers, often grouped together as SLED, make up a large share of public contracting, and each has its own forms and rules.
How government evaluators read a proposal
Public evaluators work from a published set of criteria and weights, and they usually score with a sheet in front of them. Mandatory requirements are often pass or fail. A missing form, a missed page limit, or an unacknowledged amendment can remove a proposal before anyone reads the technical approach.
Our responses are organized around the scoring criteria, with the RFP's own language in the headings and a compliance matrix behind every page.
What we prepare
- Technical approach and management plan
- Staffing, key personnel, and past performance narratives
- The pricing narrative, matched to the required price form
- Executive summary and cover letter
- A checklist of required forms, certifications, and acknowledgments
Organizations new to public contracting
A first government bid carries requirements that commercial proposals do not. We help your team understand what the solicitation asks for and prepare the response itself. Registrations, certifications, and the decision to submit remain with your organization.
Public audits and financial services
Government bodies regularly solicit audit, banking, and financial advisory services. These responses are a particular strength of the firm.
Timing
Government RFPs set a question deadline well before the submission deadline, and exceptions to contract terms usually have to be raised by then. The earlier we see the solicitation, the more of that time can be used well.
Practice Areas
Where our work is concentrated.
- RFP writing servicesComplete responses or a single stage of the work.
- Government proposal writingFederal, state, local, and education solicitations.
- Audit RFP proposals for CPA firmsResponses to public and nonprofit audit RFPs.
- Financial services RFP responsesBanking, investment, and accounting solicitations.
Begin with a private consultation.
Tell us about the opportunity and your deadline. We review every inquiry personally.