From proposal-estimator
This skill should be used when the user asks to "analyze an RFP", "review a BOQ", "extract scope of work", "what does this tender require", "break down this RFP", "parse this proposal request", or needs to understand the staffing, disciplines, and deliverables required by a client tender document for engineering consultancy projects (water, power, infrastructure, MEP, structural, electrical).
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/proposal-estimator:rfp-analysisThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Analyze client Request for Proposal (RFP) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) packages to extract structured scope-of-work data organized by engineering discipline.
Analyze client Request for Proposal (RFP) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) packages to extract structured scope-of-work data organized by engineering discipline.
Accept client documents in any combination of formats:
For each document, extract and organize into these categories:
Identify the service stages, typically:
For each engineering discipline found, extract:
Map to standard discipline categories:
Extract from BOQ and annexures:
Every extracted item MUST include a source reference linking it back to the original document. This ensures full traceability from analysis through to the final proposal.
Use this inline format for every extracted data point:
📄 [filename.pdf, p.12]
For Excel files, reference the sheet name and row:
📄 [BOQ_Schedule.xlsx, Sheet "Staffing", Row 15]
For Word documents, reference the section or page:
📄 [Scope_of_Work.docx, Section 3.2, p.8]
The project duration is 36 months 📄 [TOR_Document.pdf, p.5]
📄 [TOR_Document.pdf, p.5] [BOQ_Summary.xlsx, Sheet "Overview", Row 3]
All staffing requirement tables must include a Source column:
| # | Position | Qty | Man-Months | Qualifications | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Manager | 1 | 36 | BSc + 15yr exp | 📄 [BOQ.xlsx, Sheet "Staff", Row 5] |
| 2 | Senior Civil Eng | 2 | 24 | BSc + 10yr exp | 📄 [TOR.pdf, p.23] |
| Term | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payment | Monthly on timesheet | 📄 [Conditions.pdf, p.14] |
| LD Rate | 0.5% per week, max 10% | 📄 [Conditions.pdf, p.18] |
When saving the RFP_Analysis_Summary.md, include a Source Document Index at the top listing all documents analyzed:
## Source Document Index
| # | File Name | Type | Pages/Sheets | Key Content |
|---|-----------|------|--------------|-------------|
| 1 | TOR_Document.pdf | PDF | 45 pages | Scope of Work, Terms of Reference |
| 2 | BOQ_Schedule.xlsx | Excel | 3 sheets | Staffing table, BOQ pricing |
| 3 | Special_Conditions.docx | Word | 12 pages | Commercial terms, compliance |
This index allows the user to quickly locate the original source documents for verification.
Present findings as a structured summary with clear sections. Use tables for staffing requirements (including Source column). Flag any ambiguous or missing items that need clarification, always referencing the source document and location.
When performing compliance checks or gap analysis, read the company's organization capabilities profile. Look for org_capabilities.* or company_profile.* in the user's folder or the setup/ folder. If not found, provide the template from ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/setup/org_capabilities_template.md for the user to fill in.
The capabilities profile provides:
For detailed rate mapping and staff categorization patterns, read:
references/discipline-mapping.md — standard discipline-to-role mappingreferences/qualification-matrix.md — typical qualification requirements by role level${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/setup/org_capabilities_template.md — organization capabilities profile templatenpx claudepluginhub hamsathul/claude_proposal_estimator --plugin proposal-estimatorGenerates McKinsey/BCG-style consulting proposal templates with transparent pricing calculations from service definitions, rate cards, and engagement types like project or retainer.
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