The 2025 RFP/Tender Intelligence Report
Can ChatGPT-5 handle real RFPs?
After testing 110 construction RFPs averaging 1,200 pages, the results were clear - it can’t.
After testing 110 construction RFPs averaging 1,200 pages, the results were clear - it can’t.
This report reveals where ChatGPT-5 breaks, why accuracy collapses at scale, and how that can prevent RFP bidders from winning projects

Key Findings
Results from our controlled comparison of ContraVault AI and ChatGPT-5 across 110 construction RFPs.
Each metric reflects SME-verified scoring on accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Each metric reflects SME-verified scoring on accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
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Download Benchmark ReportWhy ChatGPT-5 isn’t built for RFPs?
Every bid begins with an RFP. Accuracy, compliance, and profitability all depend on how precisely your team interprets hundreds of clauses.
ChatGPT, however, wasn’t designed for this complexity. It summarizes instead of verifies, loses accuracy beyond 100 pages, and often provides untraceable responses.
When a single misread clause can alter margins or invite compliance risk, “almost right” simply isn’t good enough.
Learn MoreChatGPT, however, wasn’t designed for this complexity. It summarizes instead of verifies, loses accuracy beyond 100 pages, and often provides untraceable responses.
When a single misread clause can alter margins or invite compliance risk, “almost right” simply isn’t good enough.
