Cover Letter
Concise summary identifying the bidder, the RFT reference, and a table of contents linking attachment IDs to submission items and any exceptions.
Accurate and organized attachments ensure your bid is evaluated on its merits, meet mandatory procurement requirements, and reduce the risk of administrative rejection or clarification requests. Clear attachments also create a defensible record for award decisions and contract terms.
Multiple parties prepare and use RFT attachments during procurement and contract award processes.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Attachment Index | Auto-generate table of contents on upload |
| File Type | Accept PDF/A, DOCX; reject executables |
| Signature Method | Allow ESIGN, optional PKI for higher assurance |
| Routing | Send to procurement reviewer then legal |
Choose delivery channels that match the RFT instructions and preserve document integrity.
Concise summary identifying the bidder, the RFT reference, and a table of contents linking attachment IDs to submission items and any exceptions.
Detailed specifications, drawings, or datasheets demonstrating conformity to technical requirements and showing model/version numbers and revision dates.
Proofs such as ISO certifications, safety approvals, product test reports, or regulatory compliance statements required by the RFT.
Completed pricing worksheets, bill of materials, and pricing assumptions formatted consistently and showing currency and tax treatment.
Current certificates of insurance and policy limits that meet the procurement’s minimum requirements and include insurer contact details.
Client references or past-performance documents with contact details and project summaries relevant to the scope of work.
Preferred archival format; preserves fonts and layout, supports embedded metadata and searchable text when OCR is applied, and is widely accepted in procurement portals.
Editable originals for forms or pricing spreadsheets; include a read-only PDF copy to ensure reviewers see the intended finalized values.
Use when submitting multiple related files; include a manifest file listing contents, attachment IDs, and checksums for integrity verification.
Include W-9, insurance certificates, licenses, and any required non-disclosure or conflict-of-interest forms as separate, clearly labeled attachments.
Date and time set by the RFT; late submissions usually rejected
Last date to submit questions about scope or attachments
Procurement evaluates responses per published timeline
Successful bidder receives official notification
Signed contract and final attachments due within specified days
Compile, label, and validate documents before the clarification cutoff
Upload or deliver the package by the RFT submission deadline
Procurement scores and requests clarifications if needed
Finalize contract terms and incorporate attachments as exhibits
| 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 | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (bulk send on Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies by plan |
| 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 |