Steerlab Features
Document Creation (6)
Customizability: Variables and Fields
Define fields to pull in dynamic information.
Template Creation and Flexibility
Easily assemble custom fields and variables into reusable templates to automate the proposal creation process.
Rich Media
How well the platform supports images, audio, and video in proposals.
Online Document Creation
Create adaptive online documents for view via browser or mobile device.
PDF Creation
Create attractive PDF versions of proposals.
Custom Branding
Brand proposals and the application's portal with your company's logos and branding.
Workflow (3)
Document Builder Interface
Easily search for and add elements to a proposal.
Collaborative Creation
Multiple users can edit a single document.
Assembly and Approval Workflows
Automate workflows by routing documents to the correct individuals for adding content and approval.
Analytics (3)
Engagement Tracking
Track who is looking at proposals and how often or for how long.
Proposal Effectiveness Reporting
Find out which pieces of content are performing best.
Reporting and Dashboards
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards on proposal volume and acceptance.
Administration and Platform (14)
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Alerts and Notifications
Program in-app and email notifications for approval milestones or actions.
CRM Integration
Push and pull data from CRM to build proposals and update statuses with clients.
Electronic Signature
Digitally sign online documents
CPQ Integration
Push and pull data from quote applications to build proposals.
API / Integrations
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
Contract/License Management
Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses
Knowledge Base Management
Manage a repository of information that includes articles, FAQs, or tutorials used for self-service support
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
RFP Management
Manage and process incoming documents detailing requests for proposals
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
RFP Generation (5)
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
RFX
Support other types of requests such as RFB/RFI/RFQ
Versioning
Track versions of RFP documents and related changes
Questions Library
Maintain a library of questions that can be reused
Document Templates
Customizable sample documents that contain placeholder text or a standard layout that can be repeated for each new file
RFP Distribution (7)
Due Date Tracking
Ability to identify, sort on and alert participating parties about the approaching date by which action has to be taken
Analysis
Compare submissions and score suppliers
Selection
Choose the best submission for an RFP
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Milestone Tracking
Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status
Time & Expense Tracking
Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Submissions (5)
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Collaboration
Allow multiple users to collaborate on submissions
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Knowledge Base
Maintain a repository or library of content and documents that can be reused
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Review
RFPs can be reviewed by managers before submission
Reporting
Create real-time reports to compare data trends across processes, RFPs, vendors or profiles
Document Review
Review and analyze existing information across documents
RFP Response (23)
Bid Management
Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison
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Content Library
Updates, organizes, and stores content of a project
Access
Assign users, roles, and manage access in order to set tasks and leave comments
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Automation
Automate repetitive and manual tasks, such as auto-filling answers and auto-responses
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Export
Export files or spreadsheets with the ability to format and accomidate images
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Import
Upload files or spreadsheets from multiple sources
Knowledge Library
A repository of previously used/received RFP questions with responses
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Requirements Management
Enables creation, management, and tracking of product requirements & features during product production/development
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Requisition Management
Review, approve and cancel requests for goods/services to be purchased
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Catalog Management
Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Proposal Generation
Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials
Agentic AI - RFP (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Analytics & Performance - AI Proposal Generator Tools (1)
Proposal Performance Analytics
Tracks win rates, response effectiveness, and content usage across submissions
AI Response Generation - AI Proposal Generator Tools (4)
Continuous Learning from Edits
Improves future responses by learning from user edits and approved changes
Response Personalization & Tone Control
Adapts generated responses to match company voice, tone, and specific bid context
Contextual Answer Recommendations
Recommends relevant answers based on similar past responses and content library matches
AI Draft Response Generation
Generates first-draft responses using approved organizational content and context
Collaboration & Workflow - AI Proposal Generator Tools (2)
SME Assignment & Task Routing
Assigns questions to subject matter experts and routes tasks for completion
Review & Approval Workflows
Enables multi-stage review, commenting, and approval of proposal responses
Document Processing & Extraction - AI Proposal Generator Tools (3)
Requirement Identification & Tagging
Identifies and categorizes requirements, deadlines, and response types within documents
Multi-Format Document Ingestion
Supports ingestion of PDFs, Word files, spreadsheets, and web-based forms for processing
RFP & Questionnaire Parsing
Extracts structure, questions, and requirements from uploaded RFPs, RFIs, and questionnaires
Content Management - AI Proposal Generator Tools (3)
Governed Content Library
Stores and manages approved answers, documents, and knowledge assets for reuse
Content Versioning & Approval Controls
Tracks content changes and enforces approval workflows for updates
Duplicate Detection & Content Optimization
Identifies redundant or outdated content and suggests consolidation or improvements
Additional Functionality (38)
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Automatic Formatting
Automatically formats data in a predetermined way
Client Portal
Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Quotes/Estimates
Generate quotes or estimates for customers
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Content Library
Centralized repository to store content and assets
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Document Review
Review and analyze existing information across documents
Document Automation
Automated or logic-based workflows that assist in the creation of electronic documents
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
RFP Responding
The process of creating proposals in response to requests received from potential clients
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Proposal Generation
Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials
Electronic Signature
Digitally sign online documents
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Automatic Formatting
Automatically formats data in a predetermined way
RFP Creation
The process of creating a questionnaire and submitting it to prospective vendors.
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Quotes/Estimates
Generate quotes or estimates for customers