Go/No-Go Decision
Template
for AEC RFPs
Assess customer fit at the very beginning of a project's life cycle with this helpful project management tool. Try the go/no-go decision template today and prioritize incoming RFPs with confidence.
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Go/No-Go Checklist
Every RFP isn’t worth your time - but the right ones can define your year.
This AEC-focused Go/No-Go Checklist helps infrastructure, and construction firms evaluate project fit, capability, and profitability before diving into costly proposals.
Client Relationship
How strong is the client's relationship with your company?
Project Insight
Are you aware of any unique criteria or expectations?
Team Availability
Do you have the resources to complete the project?
How to Use the AEC Go/No-Go Checklist
Make your bid/no-bid decision in minutes. Here’s how your team can use the ContraVault AI Go/No-Go Checklist to evaluate every RFP with clarity and consistency.
Step 1: Download the Checklist
Start by downloading the editable PDF version of the Go/No-Go template. It’s designed for EPC, construction, and infrastructure firms - simple, structured, and ready to customize.
Step 2: Customize Your Criteria
The checklist is fully editable. Add your company’s internal decision criteria - such as minimum margin, team utilization, or client priority - alongside RFP-specific conditions mentioned in the RFP. This ensures every evaluation reflects both your firm’s strategy and the bid’s unique requirements.
Step 3: Score Each Factor
Assign a score (e.g., 1–3 or 1–5) for each criterion: Low = weak fit, Medium = conditional or moderate fit, High = strong fit. Once you total the score, you’ll clearly see whether the project is a Go, Conditional Go, or No-Go.
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FAQs About Go/No-Go Decisions
1) What is a Go/No-Go decision?
A structured, criteria-based call on whether to pursue, pause/clarify, or decline an RFP/tender before investing bid hours.
2) Who should use this checklist?
AEC teams - EPC contractors, construction firms, engineering consultants, proposal/bid managers, BD leaders, and project directors.
3) How is the checklist scored?
Rate each criterion (e.g., 1–3 or 1–5) and apply weights (profitability, capacity, compliance, etc.). Totals map to: Go: strong strategic and delivery fit, Conditional Go: proceed after fixes/clarifications, No-Go: low odds or poor commercial fit.
4) What if our team disagrees on the score?
Use the checklist as a shared baseline, then turn the disagreement into your pre-bid agenda and - if needed - a change request to the RFP Floater (tendering authority).