Proposal Review & Compliance Contract
Simplifying Procurement, Amplifying Results
1. Parties
“This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between Procurement & Co., LLC (“Company”) and the individual or entity identified in the acceptance form below (“Client”), collectively referred to as “the Parties.”
2. Project Description & Scope
Procurement & Co. will review and evaluate the Client’s draft proposal to ensure compliance and strengthen competitiveness. Services include:
Review of draft proposal against solicitation (RFP/RFQ) requirements.
Creation of a compliance checklist.
Feedback on clarity, persuasiveness, and alignment with evaluation criteria.
Annotated recommendations directly on the draft proposal.
A summary report highlighting strengths, gaps, and recommended changes.
Excluded from scope: full proposal rewrites or drafting of new sections unless add-ons are selected.
3. Deliverables
The Company will provide the following deliverables to the Client under the base service:
1. Compliance Checklist
o Detailed review of the proposal against mandatory RFP/RFQ requirements to ensure no disqualifying errors or omissions.
2. Content Review & Feedback
o Professional evaluation of clarity, persuasiveness, and alignment with evaluation criteria.
3. Annotated Draft Proposal
o Marked-up version of the Client’s draft with comments, edits, and suggested improvements.
4. Summary Report
o Concise report highlighting key findings, compliance risks, and prioritized recommendations for strengthening the proposal.
4. Payment Terms
· Base Service Fee: $499 per proposal review, billed in advance.
· Optional Add-On Services (billed separately if selected):
o Follow-Up Revision Support — $300
o Executive Summary Rewrite — $199
o Final Formatting & Branding Polish — $150
· Payment Schedule: Full payment for the base service and any selected add-ons is due upfront, prior to the commencement of work.
· Commencement of Work: No review, compliance check, or add-on deliverables will begin until full payment has been received.
5. Refund Policy
Fees are non-refundable once review has commenced.
If Client cancels prior to document intake, a partial refund may be considered, less administrative fees.
No refunds will be issued after annotated recommendations or reports have been delivered.
6. Confidentiality
Both Parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all documents and information shared during this engagement. Confidential information shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law.
7. Intellectual Property
Procurement & Co. retains ownership of all review templates, compliance checklists, and proprietary tools.
Deliverables (annotated drafts, reports, checklists) may be used internally by the Client but may not be resold, published, or redistributed.
8. Service Modifications
The Company reserves the right to suspend or discontinue services if:
Client fails to provide the necessary documents (draft proposal + solicitation),
Client fails to pay, or
Submission deadlines do not allow adequate review time.
9. Limitation of Liability
Procurement & Co. does not guarantee the award of any contract or acceptance of a proposal. The Company is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost business opportunities.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
Disputes shall first be attempted through negotiation and mediation. If unresolved, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in Illinois before litigation is considered.
11. Termination
Either Party may terminate with written notice if the other materially breaches this Agreement.
Upon termination, the Client shall pay for services rendered up to the date of termination.
Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, and Payment obligations survive termination.
12. Acceptance
By signing below, both Parties agree to the terms of this Agreement.