At Bolek Grant Writing, we’re excited to share how our strategic proposal writing helped Republic First National secure a competitive RFP bid for municipal leasing services – a project that marked our first venture into the equipment leasing and financing sector.

The Challenge

Republic First National came to us with high stakes: They had previously submitted a strong RFP bid that scored well but wasn’t awarded. Soon after, a new opportunity arose, which was too important not to seek professional assistance. They needed a complete, compliant, and highly competitive bid application that would set them apart.

Bolek’s Transparent Approach

We were completely upfront with our client: RFP bid proposals for the leasing/financing sector were new territory for Bolek Grant Writing. However, we’ve never shied away from a challenge, particularly one so closely aligned with our core competencies and our commitment to making an impact in communities.

The Bolek Process

The Bolek team immediately got to work understanding Republic First National’s business:

• We conducted comprehensive discovery meetings to learn about their leasing/financing services.
• We reviewed their website, marketing collateral, and previous RFP submission.
• We analyzed their competitive advantages and unique value proposition.
• We identified opportunities to strengthen their narrative.

Throughout the project, we maintained close collaboration with our client, drafting content for review and feedback. We combined their deep expertise in financing and leasing with Bolek’s competitive writing skills to create a compelling proposal.

What Made This Project Special

Once we discovered our client’s mission, this work became particularly meaningful. Republic First National specializes in providing financing solutions for municipalities, fire departments, and rescue squads – the very organizations responsible for protecting and serving our communities.

Our team focused on understanding three key points:

• The unique financial needs of public safety organizations
• Republic First National’s competitive advantages in the market
• How to effectively communicate technical financing information to procurement committees

The Results: A Win for Bolek and Community Organizations

Republic First National won their competitive RFP bid! This victory allows them to provide municipal lease-purchase financing across the United States through a cooperative purchasing agreement, giving participating agencies access to competitive rates with an estimated annual value of $40 million.

Expanding Bolek’s Impact

While grant writing remains our core expertise, this successful RFP project demonstrates how our skills – clear communication, strategic thinking, and attention to detail – effectively translate to competitive bid writing. We’re proud to have played a role in helping this women-owned business continue its mission of supporting those who keep our communities safe and thriving.

Most importantly, we thoroughly enjoyed this project. And it has definitely opened exciting new possibilities for serving clients across diverse sectors.

Discover how our proposal writing expertise helped a leasing and financing company win a $40 million contract opportunity. Learn how Bolek Grant Writing’s collaborative approach and persuasive writing skills can help your business succeed in competitive bid processes, even in sectors new to our team.