requested proposal

[rɪˈkwɛstɪd prəˈpoʊzəl]
noun phrasepl: requested proposals
proposta solicitada
1. A formal suggestion or plan that has been asked for by someone, typically in a business or professional context
The client reviewed the requested proposal before making a decision.
O cliente analisou a proposta solicitada antes de tomar uma decisão.
2. A document submitted in response to a specific request for bids or suggestions
We submitted our requested proposal to the government agency last week.
Apresentamos nossa proposta solicitada à agência governamental na semana passada.
This term is prevalent in both American and Brazilian business cultures, particularly in government contracting, corporate procurement, and consulting. In Brazil, the RFP (Solicitação de Proposta) process follows similar patterns to the US, though bureaucratic procedures may vary. The term is formal and widely recognized in professional settings across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solicited proposalrequested bidrequested quoterequested submissioncommissioned proposal
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsolicited proposalunrequested proposalspontaneous proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta solicitada
Standard term used in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
proposta solicitada / proposta pedida
Both terms are widely used in corporate and commercial environments
Rio de Janeiro
proposta solicitada
Standard usage in business communications
Portugal
proposta solicitada / oferta solicitada
Slightly more formal; 'oferta' is also commonly used

Related Words

RFP (Request for Proposal)proposal submissionbid requesttenderquotation

Related Idioms & Phrases

call for proposals
respond to a request for proposal
submit a proposal
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