Proposal Writing Tips for Vendors Interested in Doing Business with Multnomah County.doc

The document provides guidance and tips for vendors interested in doing business with Multnomah County. It emphasizes the importance of writing detailed and specific proposals that focus on providing the best value to the County. Tips include not copying from past proposals, using a matrix to ensure all questions are answered, being specific and to the point, giving detailed examples, focusing on how your solution is the best value, and doing thorough homework by reading the RFP thoroughly and asking questions if needed. It also highlights the significance of demonstrating how your company can contribute to the County's goal of providing the best value to taxpayers. Additionally, it mentions the importance of highlighting any warranties, volume discounts, accelerated schedules, efficiencies, improvements, or innovations that your company can offer. The document stresses the need for vendors to be transparent about their experience, management approach, and key project personnel. It also mentions the importance of acknowledging if you are the incumbent provider of services and leveraging that experience as a competitive advantage.