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10 Tips for Successful Proposals
Finding contracting opportunities is the first step. Whether it is federal, state, or local agency procurement, you will be faced with a decision to participate or not. It’s a common challenge facing small business owners. How do you move quickly and meet deadlines while also dedicating enough time to reviewing your RFP in a timely manner?

It’s a constant balancing act. The success of your business depends on how well you respond to an RFP and win contracts. Here are 10 tips and best practices for ensuring an effective review process for a successful response to an RFP. Read full article >>
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Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte
Tractor and Chipper Lease for Defensible Space Project
Issuer: The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe
Closing Date: 2/11/22 | more>>

Washington Street PS Pump Upgrade 2022
Issuer: City of Eureka
Closing Date: 2/15/22 | more>>

Stormwater Trash Capture Engineering & Design
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Closing Date: 2/24/22 | more>>

Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou
Underground Plastic Conduit
Issuer: City of Redding
Closing Date: 2/17/22 | more>>

DOT Cabling Upgrade Project
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Closing Date: 2/22/22 | more>>

Professional Plan Review and Building Inspection Services
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Zoom Video Equipment and TVs
Issuer: City of Santa Rosa
Closing Date: 2/18/22 | more>>

San Tomas Junction Transmission Line Extension Project Materials
Issuer: City of Santa Clara
Closing Date: 2/18/22 | more>>

Graphic Design Services
Issuer: City of San Jose
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RCD 1st Floor Window Painting
Issuer: Alameda County
Closing Date: 2/23/22 | more>>


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