29-Step Proposal Process: An Overview

9-Step Proposal Preparation and Writing Process

Step 1: Bid/No-Bid Analysis and Decision

Step 2: The Proposal Team

Step 3: RFP Analysis

Step 4: Preparation Schedule

Step 5: Assignment of Tasks

Step 6: Development of Program Design

Step 7: Development of Front Matter and Executive Summary

Step 8: Producing the Proposal

Step 9: Client Presentation

Nicolle Herras selected a preliminary proposal team and called them together to discuss Everett Hospital’s RFP. According to the RFP, Everett needed an interpreter network that would allow them to link translators with patients and hospital staff to improve patient care and staff effectiveness.

The IT manager spoke up. “Sounds like they need our collaborative care ...

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