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Compliance-Based Desktop Publishing

Beyond Microsoft Word

BID DESIGNS provides solicitation compliance for all RFP-defined production specifications including fonts, paragraphs, spacing, page numbering, margins, headers, footers, and any other document-specified requirement(s). In addition, we provide desktop publishing for style application using all MS Word expert features including style settings, table styles, captions, heading styles, and automated table of contents. We highlight missing items from client documents for correction/completion. We also provide editorial support for spelling; grammar; hyphenation; spelling variations; common typos; phrases to avoid; contractions; acronyms (abbreviations) used in two forms, defined two ways, used before definition, used without definition, used only once, and not used; capitalization consistency; bullet lists consistency; conventions; and client-requested use of terms (e.g., company/team name).

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RFP Formatting Specifications, Styles, and Edits

RFP Specifications

Validation of all RFP specs in proposal documents.

Styles

Application of all RFP-driven and client-driven styles to maintain consistency and professionalism.

Automation

Full automation (headings, font, captions, table of contents) for efficiency and uniformity.

Editing

Edits for style and grammar to ensure a polished final product.

Page Limits

Work to page count when needed (and possible) to meet requirements.

Page Numbering

Page numbering conformance to ensure compliance.

Combining Files

Merging of supplemental files, attachments required for seamless integration.

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Final Production & Quality Assurance

Submittal Checklist

Final submittal checklist for thorough final reviews.

Hard Copies

Hard copy final production (including all binders, covers, spines, tabs, printing, quality checks) for professional presentation.

Findings Report

Findings summary and alerts report with delivery letter for comprehensive reporting.

Quality Assurance

Six points of internal quality checks prior to client delivery to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Comprehensive Proposal Support

We provide the most comprehensive desktop publishing services available for proposal support.

Our team also has expertise and years of experience supporting hard-copy proposal submissions.

What’s the Next Step?

Schedule your consultation today and discover how we can enhance your proposal process to increase your win-ability.