To bid or not to bid. When it comes to the RFP response process, that is always the question. It’s true. The RFP response process can be daunting. It’s a challenge for almost anyone. Having to comb through the request to make sure every metric is met and wading through the red tape of bureaucracy…

America runs on healthcare. Accounting for more than one-fifth of the United States’ GDP (according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), healthcare continues to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. This colossal sector of the economy already employs more than 10% of the entire national population. Job growth is…

If you are like most business owners, securing highly valued government contracts is high on your corporate wish list, and for a good reason. Government projects have distinct advantages over private industry, such as market resistance, financial stability, reliability, and potential for future collaborations. Having a dedicated specialist assist your business at every step in…

The word “writing” can evoke many images: children learning the shape of letters, recipients filling out thank you cards, or students typing essays into the soft glow of their laptop screens. These scenarios could all be termed “writing” if we define it as bringing language to a blank canvas. Anyone can learn to write, but…

Many vendors will be tempted to forgo RFP writing services and undertake the entire bid writing process themselves. After all, who knows the response plan and advantages of the firm better than the people who make it possible?  While this may be true, it’s important to point out that there’s an art to proposal writing….

What Does an RFP Consultant Do? An RFP consultant assists companies in formulating responses that adhere to the oftentimes complex requirements of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). So, what are the differences between an RFP writer and an RFP consultant? Typically, an RFP consultant builds upon the work of the RFP writer. An RFP consultant also provides an…

There are many projects and entities in healthcare that need services from qualified vendors, so it’s only fitting to discuss how we can find these highly sought-after RFPs in healthcare opportunities for small businesses.  While an RFP in healthcare bid can provide enormous potential, finding the best-suited match is not always straightforward. The sheer volume…

Navigating a complicated Request for Proposals (RFP) process can be a taxing process. Combining RFPs with the tedium of old-fashioned government bureaucracy can bore even the most dedicated paper-pushers to tears. Luckily, our RFP experts at The Bid Lab have seen our fair share of government RFP procurement paperwork. The good news? There are plenty…

Once we have found an RFP that our team is qualified to compete for, our first step is simply to understand what the entity has provided through the original documents and forms of solicitation. Often, the issuing body will list their postings on their website, especially if a government agency sends them. These listings will…