Each episode tears apart a live government or nonprofit solicitation — scope, scoring, risk flags, and strategy — so you can make a bid or no-bid decision before the deadline hits.
We read the full solicitation package so you don't have to. Every episode follows the same structure:
Who's buying, what they own, and why this solicitation exists. The background that shapes the opportunity.
What's actually in the contract. Unit counts, compliance layers, property types, population mix, and service requirements.
Scoring weights, risk flags, timeline pressure, and a clear recommendation: strong bid, conditional bid, or pass.
New episodes drop as we identify RFPs worth your attention.
952 units across 14 sites in Stockton, CA. Seven property types, LIHTC through PSH. No stated contract value. Questions window closed.
Founder of Awarded, LLC — an RFP response consulting firm that helps contractors bid on government and nonprofit contracts. Every week, I read through live solicitation packages, pull apart what's inside, and tell you whether it's worth your time.
If a deal looks right, my team produces the Bid Decision Executive Summary and full proposal response on behalf of clients. The podcast is the public-facing version of the analysis we do every day.
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