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RFP timeline planner
Work back from the due date and see exactly when every step has to happen. Then put it on the team's calendar.
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Made with the free RFP Timeline Planner from Closewell Studio · closewellstudio.com/resources
How to use it
- 01Enter the release date, the due date and the time zone.
- 02Adjust the phases to fit how your team works.
- 03Add an owner to each phase.
- 04Download the calendar file and share it with the team.
- 05Revisit it when an amendment changes the due date.
Questions
Why a submission buffer?
Portals fail at the worst moment. A day of buffer keeps an upload problem from costing you the bid.
What if the timeline is too tight?
Look at drafts and reviews first. If they're under their minimums, cut scope, add help or ask the buyer whether an extension is possible.
Does it handle time zones?
Yes. The due time is shown in the solicitation's time zone and your own.
Related reading
- What RFP response services cover
- Government proposal writing services worth paying for
- How to build an RFP compliance matrix
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