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Put two or more RFPs next to each other and see where they differ

Two solicitations for similar work can look alike and still differ on what decides the bid: one weights price heavily, another asks for a certification you lack, a third gives half the time to respond. A reissued RFP can also quietly change terms from the cancelled version. Upload the documents to one Search+ workspace and ask a comparison question one criterion at a time; the answer is written in chat with citations to each RFP.

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Last updated October 2026

How to compare RFPs in one workspace

Upload every solicitation you are weighing
Add each RFP with its addenda. For a reissued solicitation, add both the earlier and the current version, and name the files clearly so you can tell the citations apart.
Name your comparison points in Workspace Context
For example: "Compare these RFPs on eligibility, contract length, evaluation weights, insurance and the response window. Treat addenda as superseding the base document." Search+ then applies those instructions to every question in the workspace.
Ask about one criterion, then read both sides
Ask "How do the evaluation criteria differ between these RFPs?" and open the citations for each document. Then move to the next criterion rather than asking for everything in a single question.

Comparison questions for RFPs

Fit across opportunities

Which of these RFPs has minimum qualifications that we may not meet, and what are they?

Response window

Put the proposal due dates and question deadlines for each solicitation in order.

Scoring emphasis

Which RFP gives price the most weight in evaluation, and which emphasizes experience?

Reissue changes

What changed between the cancelled solicitation and the reissued one, especially in scope and pricing?

Contract exposure

How do the liability, insurance and termination terms differ across the attached contracts?

Contract length

What initial term and renewal options does each RFP describe for the resulting contract?

Comparison points that matter for RFPs

Eligibility and certifications

Licenses, registrations, past performance and certifications required to bid can rule an opportunity in or out. Compare them first, before anything else.

Evaluation method

Some buyers award to the best value under weighted scoring, others to the lowest price among compliant bids. The method changes how a response should be pitched, so read each one in its own words.

Time and effort to respond

Due dates, page limits, required forms, oral presentations and sample work all affect the cost of bidding. Comparing them shows which opportunities fit your capacity.

Contract terms after award

Terms, renewal options, payment terms and insurance can differ widely between buyers even for similar work, and they affect whether winning is worth it.

A comparison you can check

Search+ compares documents in chat and cites each source it draws on, so every difference can be traced to the passage in each RFP. It is not a redline file, and important differences deserve a look at the cited wording.

RFP comparison points and what to ask

Comparison point	Why it matters	A question to ask
Minimum qualifications	Decides whether you can bid at all	Which RFP sets requirements we do not currently meet?
Evaluation weights	Shapes where the response should be strongest	How does the weight on price differ across these RFPs?
Response timeline	Determines whether there is time to prepare	Which solicitation closes first, and when are questions due?
Scope boundaries	Similar titles can hide different work	Which deliverables appear in one RFP but not the other?
Pricing structure	Fixed, hourly or unit pricing changes your risk	What pricing model does each RFP require?
Attached contract terms	Sets the obligations after award	How do the insurance requirements compare?

What is an RFP comparison in Search+?

An RFP comparison in Search+ is a chat answer to a comparison question asked across the solicitations in one workspace. It describes how the documents differ on the point you asked about and cites the passage in each RFP that supports the difference.

It is not a redline, a diff file or a scoring matrix. Search+ explains differences in prose with citations; deciding which opportunity to pursue stays with you.

Questions about comparing RFPs

Can I compare an RFP with the version it replaced?

Yes. Upload both versions to the same workspace and ask what changed between them in scope, dates, requirements or pricing. The answer cites both documents so you can read old and new wording.

How many solicitations can I compare at once?

Ask across all the RFPs in a workspace, or narrow a question to the ones you name. Comparisons are easiest to check when each question covers one criterion, such as eligibility or scoring.

Will it notice when an addendum changes a due date in one RFP?

It can if the addendum is in the workspace. Tell Workspace Context that addenda supersede the base document, then ask for each RFP's current due date and open the cited addendum.

Can it rank the opportunities for us?

It will lay out cited differences on the criteria you name, which is the material a ranking needs. Weighing those differences against your capacity and strategy is your own judgment.

Does it compare the contract terms attached to each RFP?

If the contract or its terms are among the documents you uploaded, ask how they differ on a named point, such as insurance, payment or termination, and the answer cites each attachment it used.

Is this a substitute for procurement or legal review?

No. Search+ helps you read and compare what the solicitations say; it is not legal or procurement advice and does not judge contract risk or compliance. Have important terms reviewed by the right adviser.

See which solicitation fits before you commit time

Start a workspace, upload the RFPs you are weighing, and compare them one criterion at a time.

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