Generating Your First Proposal
Learn how CraftRFP's AI generates tailored proposals from your RFP documents.
CraftRFP uses advanced AI to transform RFP documents into professional proposal drafts. Here's how the generation process works.
Before You Generate
For best results, make sure you have:
- A clear RFP document - The more complete, the better
- Your Proposal Brain set up - Upload past wins for personalized content (optional)
- Company details configured - Set up your company name and branding in Settings
Starting Generation
- Click "New Proposal" from your dashboard
- Upload or paste your RFP content
- Review the extracted requirements
- Click "Generate Proposal"
What the AI Analyzes
CraftRFP extracts and analyzes:
- Scope of work - What the client needs
- Requirements - Mandatory and optional criteria
- Timeline - Key dates and milestones
- Evaluation criteria - How proposals will be scored
- Budget constraints - If mentioned
Generation Options
Before generating, you can customize:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Tone | Professional, friendly, technical |
| Length | Concise, standard, comprehensive |
| Focus Areas | Emphasize specific strengths |
| Industry Context | Help the AI understand the market |
Understanding the Output
Your generated proposal includes:
- Executive Summary - High-level overview
- Technical Approach - How you'll deliver
- Timeline & Milestones - Project schedule
- Team & Qualifications - Why you're qualified
- Pricing Section - Cost structure (if applicable)
Quality Score
Each proposal receives a quality score based on:
- Requirement coverage
- Clarity and readability
- Persuasiveness
- Completeness
Aim for 80%+ for the best results.
Need help with generation? Contact support.
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