Supported file formats
- PDF (.pdf) — the most common RFP format
- Word documents (.docx) — Microsoft Word format
- Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx) — for RFPs with tabular data
- Plain text (.txt) — for simple text-based documents
For best results, upload the original digital document rather than a scanned image. Scanned documents may reduce the accuracy of AI extraction.
Upload workflow
1
Open the Upload tab
Navigate to RFP Library in the sidebar and click the Upload RFP tab.
2
Fill in the RFP details
Enter the following information:
- RFP name — a descriptive name for this opportunity
- Source — the origin of the RFP (e.g., agency name, portal name)
- Source URL — a link to the original posting, if available
3
Upload files
Drag and drop files into the upload area, or click to browse your computer. You can upload multiple files for the same RFP.
4
Select an AI model
Choose which AI model should process your documents. The available models differ in speed and accuracy:
- The default model provides a good balance for most RFPs
- Alternative models may be available for specific document types or higher accuracy needs
5
Submit
Click Submit to begin the upload and analysis process. Your files are uploaded securely to cloud storage and the AI begins processing.
Monitoring submissions
After submitting, switch to the Library tab to see your submission. The status column shows the current processing stage and updates automatically.- Uploading — files are being transferred
- Processing — the AI is analyzing the documents
- Complete — analysis is ready to view
- Failed — an error occurred