Architecture Proposal Go/No-Go Evaluator

How It Works

Most architecture firms have a "say yes to everything" problem. This recipe

forces a quick bid/no-bid decision before you invest proposal time, then — if

you bid — generates a structured proposal package that covers compliance,

scope, fees, and quality checks. The goal is fewer proposals that win more.

What You Get

• Bid/no-bid scorecard: fit, capacity, fee realism, schedule feasibility, and risk — scored and tallied against a threshold
• Compliance matrix: keyed directly to the RFP requirements so nothing gets missed
• Proposal narrative blocks: approach, team, schedule, and deliverables — drafted from your inputs
• Fee table: broken down by stage with assumptions, exclusions, and an additional services menu
• Final QA checklist: names, dates, attachments, formatting — everything that needs a last look before submission

Setup Steps

1. Set your bid/no-bid threshold score (e.g., 7/10 to proceed)
2. Define your standard stages framework (RIBA Plan of Work, AIA phases, or your firm's custom phases)
3. List your standard deliverables by phase (program confirmation, concept options, permit submission, etc.)
4. When an RFP arrives, run the scorecard first — then generate the proposal pack if it clears

Tips

• The no-bid decision is the most valuable output — it saves weeks of effort on proposals you were unlikely to win
• Use the compliance matrix as a living checklist during proposal writing; check items off as you address them
• The fee table template is reusable across projects; customize the assumptions and exclusions each time
• For repeat clients requesting a fee revision, skip the bid/no-bid gate and go straight to the fee table