Government Solutions

Government RFP Creation & Vendor Evaluation

Modernizing Public Sector Procurement

Public sector procurement has unique pressures — tight budgets, strict compliance rules, bilingual requirements, and the need for full transparency. Unfortunately, the RFP creation process is often slow, inconsistent, and bogged down by outdated tools like Word docs, email chains, and shared drives.

Paperfly changes that. We help government agencies create clear, compliant RFPs in English and French, collect vendor responses in a structured format, and automatically grade each proposal as soon as it’s submitted.

The Result:

Faster

A streamlined process from start to finish.

More Transparent

Clear, consistent data for fair evaluations.

Easier to Audit

An organized, accessible record of every step.

Why Government RFPs Are Challenging

If you’ve worked in public procurement, you already know the pain points:

  • Bilingual compliance requirements that double the work if done manually
  • Multiple departments (legal, finance, operations, technical) each contributing their own sections, often with conflicting formats
  • Unstructured vendor submissions that make scoring time-consuming and inconsistent
  • Audit trails that require detailed record-keeping for every decision
  • Time pressure to issue RFPs quickly while avoiding errors that could delay projects or trigger re-issues

These challenges don’t just slow down procurement — they increase risk. Poorly structured RFPs can lead to vague vendor responses, unclear scoring, and even disputes.

How Paperfly Solves These Problems

Paperfly was built with public sector procurement in mind. Here’s how we address government RFP challenges:

Bilingual Document Generation

Instantly create your RFP in English, French, or both — without manually duplicating and translating each section.

Structured Vendor Q&A Forms

Each RFP includes an auto-generated, secure form link for vendors to submit responses. The form matches your RFP’s structure exactly, eliminating unformatted, hard-to-compare submissions.

Instant Scoring & Ranking

As soon as a vendor submits, Paperfly grades the proposal against your chosen rubric, assigning a percentage score out of 100.

Audit-Friendly Records

Every RFP, vendor submission, and score is stored in an organized, searchable archive for easy compliance checks.

Collaboration Across Departments

Share drafts for feedback and edits with other departments. Sequential editing is available now, with simultaneous editing coming soon.

Bulk Notifications

Notify all vendors of their status — “Not Selected” or “Advanced to Next Stage” — directly from the Paperfly platform.

Example: How Paperfly Works for a City RFP

Scenario: A mid-sized Canadian city needs to issue an RFP for a public works project requiring bilingual documentation.

Step 1 – Gathering Requirements

Procurement gathers input from engineering, legal, and finance teams. Instead of merging multiple Word docs, they upload all notes into Paperfly.

Step 2 – RFP Drafting

Paperfly generates a bilingual draft, applying industry best practices for public works projects.

Step 3 – Vendor Q&A Link

The RFP includes an auto-generated Q&A form. Vendors receive a link to fill in structured fields that align with the RFP.

Step 4 – Auto-Grading Responses

As vendor submissions come in, they are graded instantly and ranked by percentage score. Procurement staff can still review full submissions if needed.

Step 5 – Notifications

The team uses Paperfly’s bulk notification feature to inform vendors of their status — all without manual email merging.

Outcome:

  • RFP completed in 2 days instead of 2 weeks
  • All responses in a consistent format
  • Scoring completed instantly upon submission
  • Bilingual compliance maintained

Key Benefits for Government Agencies

Faster RFP Cycles

Cut days or weeks off your procurement timelines while improving accuracy.

Bilingual Compliance

Meet language requirements without manual duplication.

Structured Vendor Data

Eliminate inconsistent responses by using structured Q&A forms.

Objective Scoring

Standardized rubrics ensure fairness and transparency.

Better Vendor Communication

Bulk notifications save hours of manual email work and reduce disputes.

Audit-Ready Documentation

Maintain detailed records for compliance checks and public transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions — Government Use

Why Choose Paperfly Over Other Solutions?

Most procurement tools focus on storage or workflow, not on the actual creation of the RFP and structured collection of vendor responses. Paperfly bridges that gap:

  • We handle both document creation and evaluation in one platform
  • Our bilingual generation is built-in, not an add-on
  • We provide immediate scoring — no spreadsheet exports needed
  • Our vendor Q&A link eliminates formatting headaches

Transform Your Government Procurement Process

Book a demo today and see how Paperfly can help you draft RFPs, evaluate vendors, and maintain full compliance and transparency.

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