Concrete Construction Bid Proposal Design
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
We are hiring a document layout expert to build a fully formatted, professional Google Docs proposal using our finalized structure and sample text. This is for a high-end construction company, and the result will be used as a boilerplate for $500k–$3M shell construction contracts.
IMPORTANT: The final files must be delivered as Google Docs and Google Sheets only. No Word, Canva, PDF, or InDesign files will be accepted. Layout must be natively built in Google Workspace.
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DELIVERABLES:
- A complete, fully formatted Google Docs proposal
- A linked or embedded Google Sheets draw/payment schedule
- Image placeholders placed throughout the document (with labels and spacing already formatted)
- Final files must be editable, printable, and exportable by our internal team via Google Drive
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YOU WILL BE PROVIDED:
- The full final text for each section (you will paste this in)
- Section ordering and page structure
- Instructions on how to group smaller sections on one page
- Labeled image placeholders to match layout
- Branding colors and logo
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PROPOSAL STRUCTURE & PAGE ASSIGNMENTS (Approx. 9 total pages):
Page 1 – Cover Page / Project Summary
- Project name, address, date, client name
- Square footage, contract amount, build duration
- Image placeholders: 1–2 floor plans (half-page wide)
- Dashboard-style layout, bold sections
Page 2 – Scope of Work
- Clean bullet-style breakdown of included services
- H2 subheadings and logical groupings
Page 3 – Optional Add-Ons & Exclusions
- Two-column format or boxed side-by-side layout
- Clearly labeled “Optional” and “Not Included” sections
- Icons or shaded boxes optional (Google Docs native formatting only)
Page 4 – Pre-Start Checklist
- Clear list of required GC/Owner responsibilities
- Callout box for MEP coordination (reminder that plumbing, electrical, and mechanical must be coordinated with slab work)
- Highlighted **Survey Requirements**:
- Property corner marking (if site wall)
- Four building corners
- Four pool corners (if in scope)
- Form board survey
- Spot survey and elevation certificate immediately after slab pour
Page 5 – Owner Responsibilities & Draw Schedule
- Owner/GC tasks laid out clearly
- Google Sheets payment draw schedule (formatted and linked)
- Draws tied to milestones (e.g., slab, walls, roof structure)
Page 6 – Build Process Walkthrough
- 6 construction steps shown visually
- Each step has short title and description
- Image/icon placeholders for each step
Page 7 – Meet the Team
- Headshots for ~7 team members
- Name, role, short description under each
- Grid layout (2–3 rows)
Page 8 – Company Overview & Past Projects
- Mission statement or "Who We Are" paragraph
- 2–3 project photo placeholders (captioned: location, year, scope)
Page 9 – Final Word / Sign-Off
- Closing message from the principal
- Optional: signature block, team photo, or QR code to book call
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IMAGE STRATEGY:
Designer should include image placeholders throughout the document:
- Floor plans (Page 1)
- Project photos (Page 8)
- Process visuals (Page 6)
- Optional MEP coordination or site setup visuals (Page 4)
- Team headshots (Page 7)
- Final sign-off image (Page 9)
We will provide the images later, but layout must allow for easy insertion (labeled placeholders like “Insert project photo here”). These images should be sized and spaced with intent.
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FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must use Google Docs styles (H1, H2, H3, Normal text)
- Font suggestions: Roboto, Open Sans, or clean modern sans-serif only
- Use consistent margins, padding, spacing
- Tables, bullets, callout boxes — all in native Google Docs
- Draw schedule must be formatted in Google Sheets and visually polished
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TO APPLY:
- Show 1–2 samples of formatted multi-page Google Docs proposals or brochures
- Confirm you will only use Google Docs and Google Sheets (no external design software)
- Confirm your ability to work from provided text, placeholder labels, and spacing instructions
- Bonus: Experience working with proposals, pitch decks, or construction documents
This is a high-end, visual proposal that will be used to help close seven-figure contracts. We are not looking for flashy design — just polished layout, trust-building visuals, and professional structure.
Below is redacted sample text for all sections of the proposal. This is to demonstrate the approximate content length and style expected in the final layout. All identifying names, scope details, and project specifics have been removed for confidentiality.
This sample should be used to guide formatting, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
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Page 1 – Cover Page / Project Summary
Project Name: [Insert Project Name]
Client Name: [Insert Client Name]
Project Address: [Insert Address]
Prepared By: [Company Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Total Contract Value: $X,XXX,XXX
Square Footage: XXXX SF
Estimated Duration: XX Weeks
Cost per SF: $XXX
Insert Floor Plan Image Placeholder
Insert Secondary Image Placeholder (optional aerial or 3D render)
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Page 2 – Scope of Work
This proposal includes all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the following scope of work:
• Concrete foundations and footings
• Perimeter and interior load-bearing CMU walls
• Concrete elevated decks and tie beams
• Structural connections for trusses or steel
• Roof sheathing and decking
• General site protection and debris removal during shell phase
Additional scope details are tailored to architectural and structural plans provided.
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Page 3 – Optional Add-Ons & Exclusions
Optional Add-Ons:
• Cast-in-place concrete stairs
• Hollow-core concrete floors
• Structural steel eyebrows or cantilevers
• Generator or mechanical pads
• Decorative retaining walls
• Driveway, sidewalks, and concrete flatwork
Exclusions:
• Site clearing and grading
• Permit acquisition and fees
• Temporary fencing and sanitation
• Landscaping or irrigation
• Window/door installation
• Roofing material and final waterproofing
• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) trades
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Page 4 – Pre-Start Checklist
The following items must be completed by Owner/GC prior to mobilization:
• Permit issuance and approved set of plans onsite
• Water and power service available
• Site gate and dumpster locations confirmed
• Soils report and compaction certificates provided
• Surveys completed as follows:
- Property corners marked (if site wall included)
- Four corners of structure marked
- Four corners of pool marked (if in scope)
- Form board survey to be called in after perimeter formwork
- Spot survey and elevation certificate after slab pour
MEP Coordination Reminder:
Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical layout must be coordinated prior to slab pour. This includes:
• Underground waste and water lines
• Conduit to kitchen islands and floor outlets
• Condensate drains and HVAC penetrations
• Main service conduit routes (if below slab)
• Any sleeves or embeds required for future trades
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Page 5 – Owner Responsibilities & Draw Schedule
Owner / GC is responsible for:
• Site access and staging
• Timely draw payments based on milestones
• Coordination with other trades
• Prompt responses to RFIs or field questions
[Insert Google Sheets Draw Schedule Link or Embed]
Sample Draw Schedule:
1. Mobilization – 10%
2. Footings Poured – 20%
3. First Lift Block Complete – 15%
4. Second Lift + Tie Beam – 15%
5. Deck and Trusses Complete – 20%
6. Roof Sheathing – 10%
7. Final Punch and Clean-Up – 10%
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Page 6 – Build Process Walkthrough
Step 1: Mobilization
Site prep, safety setup, staging equipment
Step 2: Foundation and Underground
Excavate, form, and pour concrete footings. Coordinate all below-slab MEP
Step 3: First Lift Masonry
Lay perimeter walls to first floor bond beam
Step 4: Second Lift and Tie Beams
Install structural steel and complete wall heights
Step 5: Elevated Deck
Form and pour structural floor or roof slab
Step 6: Roof Framing and Decking
Install trusses or structural framing and roof sheathing
[Insert placeholder icons or images for each step]
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Page 7 – Meet the Team
[Name] – Principal
Brief intro sentence about leadership and experience
[Name] – Director of Operations
Oversees schedules, budgets, and execution
[Name] – Project Manager
Primary contact during construction phase
[Name] – Superintendent
Responsible for daily on-site management
[Name] – Office Admin
Handles coordination, communications, documentation
[Name] – Permitting Specialist
Coordinates all required permitting and inspections
[Name] – Accounting
Tracks draws, change orders, and lien waivers
[Insert photo grid with labeled headshot placeholders]
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Page 8 – Company Overview & Past Projects
[Company Name] is a licensed and insured construction firm specializing in structural shell work for custom homes and commercial builds. With over 20 years of experience, our team is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and professional execution.
Recent Projects:
• [Project Name, City] – 5,000 SF custom home with elevated pool deck
• [Project Name, City] – Multi-unit development with CMU and hollow-core floors
• [Project Name, City] – High-end residence with complex structural detailing
[Insert image placeholders with captions]
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Page 9 – Final Word / Sign-Off
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. Our team is passionate about building excellent work, on time and on budget. We take pride in helping owners and architects bring their visions to life — and we’re ready to get started.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this proposal. We look forward to working together.
[Signature Placeholder]
[Company Logo Placeholder]
[QR code or link to book a call]
IMPORTANT: The final files must be delivered as Google Docs and Google Sheets only. No Word, Canva, PDF, or InDesign files will be accepted. Layout must be natively built in Google Workspace.
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DELIVERABLES:
- A complete, fully formatted Google Docs proposal
- A linked or embedded Google Sheets draw/payment schedule
- Image placeholders placed throughout the document (with labels and spacing already formatted)
- Final files must be editable, printable, and exportable by our internal team via Google Drive
---
YOU WILL BE PROVIDED:
- The full final text for each section (you will paste this in)
- Section ordering and page structure
- Instructions on how to group smaller sections on one page
- Labeled image placeholders to match layout
- Branding colors and logo
---
PROPOSAL STRUCTURE & PAGE ASSIGNMENTS (Approx. 9 total pages):
Page 1 – Cover Page / Project Summary
- Project name, address, date, client name
- Square footage, contract amount, build duration
- Image placeholders: 1–2 floor plans (half-page wide)
- Dashboard-style layout, bold sections
Page 2 – Scope of Work
- Clean bullet-style breakdown of included services
- H2 subheadings and logical groupings
Page 3 – Optional Add-Ons & Exclusions
- Two-column format or boxed side-by-side layout
- Clearly labeled “Optional” and “Not Included” sections
- Icons or shaded boxes optional (Google Docs native formatting only)
Page 4 – Pre-Start Checklist
- Clear list of required GC/Owner responsibilities
- Callout box for MEP coordination (reminder that plumbing, electrical, and mechanical must be coordinated with slab work)
- Highlighted **Survey Requirements**:
- Property corner marking (if site wall)
- Four building corners
- Four pool corners (if in scope)
- Form board survey
- Spot survey and elevation certificate immediately after slab pour
Page 5 – Owner Responsibilities & Draw Schedule
- Owner/GC tasks laid out clearly
- Google Sheets payment draw schedule (formatted and linked)
- Draws tied to milestones (e.g., slab, walls, roof structure)
Page 6 – Build Process Walkthrough
- 6 construction steps shown visually
- Each step has short title and description
- Image/icon placeholders for each step
Page 7 – Meet the Team
- Headshots for ~7 team members
- Name, role, short description under each
- Grid layout (2–3 rows)
Page 8 – Company Overview & Past Projects
- Mission statement or "Who We Are" paragraph
- 2–3 project photo placeholders (captioned: location, year, scope)
Page 9 – Final Word / Sign-Off
- Closing message from the principal
- Optional: signature block, team photo, or QR code to book call
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IMAGE STRATEGY:
Designer should include image placeholders throughout the document:
- Floor plans (Page 1)
- Project photos (Page 8)
- Process visuals (Page 6)
- Optional MEP coordination or site setup visuals (Page 4)
- Team headshots (Page 7)
- Final sign-off image (Page 9)
We will provide the images later, but layout must allow for easy insertion (labeled placeholders like “Insert project photo here”). These images should be sized and spaced with intent.
---
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must use Google Docs styles (H1, H2, H3, Normal text)
- Font suggestions: Roboto, Open Sans, or clean modern sans-serif only
- Use consistent margins, padding, spacing
- Tables, bullets, callout boxes — all in native Google Docs
- Draw schedule must be formatted in Google Sheets and visually polished
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TO APPLY:
- Show 1–2 samples of formatted multi-page Google Docs proposals or brochures
- Confirm you will only use Google Docs and Google Sheets (no external design software)
- Confirm your ability to work from provided text, placeholder labels, and spacing instructions
- Bonus: Experience working with proposals, pitch decks, or construction documents
This is a high-end, visual proposal that will be used to help close seven-figure contracts. We are not looking for flashy design — just polished layout, trust-building visuals, and professional structure.
Below is redacted sample text for all sections of the proposal. This is to demonstrate the approximate content length and style expected in the final layout. All identifying names, scope details, and project specifics have been removed for confidentiality.
This sample should be used to guide formatting, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
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Page 1 – Cover Page / Project Summary
Project Name: [Insert Project Name]
Client Name: [Insert Client Name]
Project Address: [Insert Address]
Prepared By: [Company Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Total Contract Value: $X,XXX,XXX
Square Footage: XXXX SF
Estimated Duration: XX Weeks
Cost per SF: $XXX
Insert Floor Plan Image Placeholder
Insert Secondary Image Placeholder (optional aerial or 3D render)
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Page 2 – Scope of Work
This proposal includes all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the following scope of work:
• Concrete foundations and footings
• Perimeter and interior load-bearing CMU walls
• Concrete elevated decks and tie beams
• Structural connections for trusses or steel
• Roof sheathing and decking
• General site protection and debris removal during shell phase
Additional scope details are tailored to architectural and structural plans provided.
---
Page 3 – Optional Add-Ons & Exclusions
Optional Add-Ons:
• Cast-in-place concrete stairs
• Hollow-core concrete floors
• Structural steel eyebrows or cantilevers
• Generator or mechanical pads
• Decorative retaining walls
• Driveway, sidewalks, and concrete flatwork
Exclusions:
• Site clearing and grading
• Permit acquisition and fees
• Temporary fencing and sanitation
• Landscaping or irrigation
• Window/door installation
• Roofing material and final waterproofing
• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) trades
---
Page 4 – Pre-Start Checklist
The following items must be completed by Owner/GC prior to mobilization:
• Permit issuance and approved set of plans onsite
• Water and power service available
• Site gate and dumpster locations confirmed
• Soils report and compaction certificates provided
• Surveys completed as follows:
- Property corners marked (if site wall included)
- Four corners of structure marked
- Four corners of pool marked (if in scope)
- Form board survey to be called in after perimeter formwork
- Spot survey and elevation certificate after slab pour
MEP Coordination Reminder:
Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical layout must be coordinated prior to slab pour. This includes:
• Underground waste and water lines
• Conduit to kitchen islands and floor outlets
• Condensate drains and HVAC penetrations
• Main service conduit routes (if below slab)
• Any sleeves or embeds required for future trades
---
Page 5 – Owner Responsibilities & Draw Schedule
Owner / GC is responsible for:
• Site access and staging
• Timely draw payments based on milestones
• Coordination with other trades
• Prompt responses to RFIs or field questions
[Insert Google Sheets Draw Schedule Link or Embed]
Sample Draw Schedule:
1. Mobilization – 10%
2. Footings Poured – 20%
3. First Lift Block Complete – 15%
4. Second Lift + Tie Beam – 15%
5. Deck and Trusses Complete – 20%
6. Roof Sheathing – 10%
7. Final Punch and Clean-Up – 10%
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Page 6 – Build Process Walkthrough
Step 1: Mobilization
Site prep, safety setup, staging equipment
Step 2: Foundation and Underground
Excavate, form, and pour concrete footings. Coordinate all below-slab MEP
Step 3: First Lift Masonry
Lay perimeter walls to first floor bond beam
Step 4: Second Lift and Tie Beams
Install structural steel and complete wall heights
Step 5: Elevated Deck
Form and pour structural floor or roof slab
Step 6: Roof Framing and Decking
Install trusses or structural framing and roof sheathing
[Insert placeholder icons or images for each step]
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Page 7 – Meet the Team
[Name] – Principal
Brief intro sentence about leadership and experience
[Name] – Director of Operations
Oversees schedules, budgets, and execution
[Name] – Project Manager
Primary contact during construction phase
[Name] – Superintendent
Responsible for daily on-site management
[Name] – Office Admin
Handles coordination, communications, documentation
[Name] – Permitting Specialist
Coordinates all required permitting and inspections
[Name] – Accounting
Tracks draws, change orders, and lien waivers
[Insert photo grid with labeled headshot placeholders]
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Page 8 – Company Overview & Past Projects
[Company Name] is a licensed and insured construction firm specializing in structural shell work for custom homes and commercial builds. With over 20 years of experience, our team is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and professional execution.
Recent Projects:
• [Project Name, City] – 5,000 SF custom home with elevated pool deck
• [Project Name, City] – Multi-unit development with CMU and hollow-core floors
• [Project Name, City] – High-end residence with complex structural detailing
[Insert image placeholders with captions]
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Page 9 – Final Word / Sign-Off
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. Our team is passionate about building excellent work, on time and on budget. We take pride in helping owners and architects bring their visions to life — and we’re ready to get started.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this proposal. We look forward to working together.
[Signature Placeholder]
[Company Logo Placeholder]
[QR code or link to book a call]