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Contents of technical and financial proposal

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Technical proposal contents: introduction, objectives, methodology, work plan, organisation and staffing with CVs, equipment, past experience, quality/safety/environment, risk assessment and deliverables. Financial proposal contents: cost estimate, breakdown, BOQ and unit rates, payment schedule, finance sources and cash flow, financial indicators (NPV, IRR, B/C, payback), and validity, bid security and conditions.

What are the contents of the technical and financial part of a project proposal?

Technical proposal contents

  1. Introduction and understanding of the project and terms of reference.
  2. Objectives and scope of work.
  3. Methodology and approach.
  4. Work plan and schedule (bar chart, milestones).
  5. Organisation and staffing: key personnel with CVs, roles and man-months.
  6. Equipment, materials and facilities proposed.
  7. Past experience and similar works.
  8. Quality assurance, safety and environmental plan.
  9. Risk assessment and mitigation.
  10. Deliverables and reports.

Financial proposal contents

  1. Cost estimate and summary of total price.
  2. Breakdown: remuneration, direct costs, reimbursables, taxes (VAT).
  3. Bill of quantities and unit rates for construction works.
  4. Payment schedule and terms.
  5. Sources of finance and cash flow (for the owner's financial proposal).
  6. Financial indicators such as NPV, IRR, B/C ratio and payback period.
  7. Validity of the offer, bid security and conditions.

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