Parties
List full legal names, contact details, and authorized representatives for each party. Specify billing and service addresses and identify the person with authority to sign on behalf of the organization.
Use a Business Proposal Review to identify legal, commercial, and compliance issues early, verify pricing and deliverables, and document negotiated changes. The review supports informed approval decisions and reduces the risk of disputes after contract execution.
Common users include procurement, legal, finance, and project managers responsible for contract risk, pricing verification, and approval workflow.
The Business Proposal Review bridges functional reviewers and approvers to create a single, auditable record supporting signatory authorization.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Routing Order | Sequential: Procurement, Legal, Finance, Executive |
| Authentication | Email link with optional SMS code or KBA |
| Notifications | Automatic email reminders at configurable intervals |
| Retention | Save signed PDF and audit trail for compliance |
Ensure the eSignature platform supports secure routing, audit trails, and exportable signed PDFs for regulatory records.
List full legal names, contact details, and authorized representatives for each party. Specify billing and service addresses and identify the person with authority to sign on behalf of the organization.
Describe deliverables, exclusions, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes. Attach or reference technical specifications, acceptance tests, and any deliverable templates to avoid ambiguity during implementation and acceptance.
Detail total fees, unit rates, billing schedule, expense reimbursements, and tax treatment. Note assumptions behind estimates, escalation clauses, discounts, and whether prices are fixed, capped, or time-and-materials.
Provide start and completion dates, phased milestones, dependencies, and penalties or liquidated damages for missed dates. Include review periods and responsibilities for schedule changes.
Record identified project risks, mitigation measures, critical dependencies, and assumptions relied upon in pricing or delivery. Specify who accepts residual risk and how changes will be handled.
Summarize review outcomes, pending items, redlines accepted, and final approval status. Include names, titles, dates, and delegated signing authority with limits and any escalation paths.
3–5 business days for first-pass comments
5–10 business days depending on complexity
2–4 business days for budget verification
Up to two weeks for high-value proposals
Signed copy distributed within 24 hours and archived
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |