Proposal

Notes

Introduction

Definition
Proposal is a technical paper aimed at offering a plan of solving a technical problem under a certain management and at a certain cost.

Use
It is used by service and manufacturing firms in offering solutions to problems on goods and services. Among the firms that use it are the following:
1. Contractor’s firms
2. Special service firms (security, janitorial, maintenance, employment, etc.)
3. Management consultancy firms (accounting,
4. Advertising firms
5. Public Relations firms
6. Manufacturing firms

Types
1. Internal and external
2. Solicited and unsolicited
3. Sole source/service contract proposal

Contents/Organization/Mechnics

Sample Format

Front Matter

Letter of Transmittal
Title Page
Abstract

THE PROPOSAL

Introduction
Background of the Problem
Purpose of the Proposal
Overview of the Content

Body
Analysis of the Problem
Technical Section (proposed solution/s)
Management Section
Cost and Schedule Section
Company Capability and Experience

Back Matter
Appendix
Bibliography and/or Works Cited

References

Geever, Jane C. Proposal Writing Short Course, an excerpt from The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 4th ed. (New York: The Foundation Center, 2004) Retrieved Feb. 15, 2006. fdncenter.org/learn/shortcourse/prop1.html

Online Technical Writing: Proposals. Retrieved March 1, 2006. http://www.io.com/~hcexres/tcm1603/acchtml/props.html

Reid, Alice. A Practical Guide for Writing Proposals. Writing Guide Resource. Revised and updated Oct. 13, 2000 and May 30, 2001. members.dca.net/areid/proposal.htm