Handbook For Writing Proposals, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

Appendix BSample Proposal

The proposal in this appendix is from a medium-sized consulting firm that specializes in the relocation and design of data-processing facilities. The client has requested a proposal for moving their facilities from one city to another. Appendix A contains the executive summary for this proposal; Appendix C contains résumé boilerplates that would be included in the proposal document.

Because the project focuses primarily on steps involved in relocating and designing a data-processing facility, the proposal writers use an outline form. This approach makes it easy for the client to see the major steps involved in each phase and what to expect in terms of tasks, costs, and results.

For this type of project, the technical ...