Group Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Group Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are offered as an optional, structured way for homeowners and small property owners to explore major projects with less pressure and greater transparency.
They are not sales events, and participation is never assumed.
What is a Group RFP?
A Group RFP replaces individual, one-on-one sales conversations with a competitive, written proposal process.
Rather than negotiating privately with a single contractor, a group of interested participants invites multiple qualified companies to submit proposals based on the same requirements and assumptions.
This approach:
- Encourages fair, competitive pricing
- Promotes consistent information across proposals
- Reduces high-pressure sales tactics
- Allows quality, safety, and contract requirements to be set in advance
Why work as a group?
Working as a group can provide several benefits:
- Reduced stress: participants do not have to manage sales discussions on their own
- Better information: proposals are easier to compare when they follow the same structure
- Potential cost savings: competition and volume can improve value
- Shared effort: group members can help one another with data collection
Group size can vary, and participants do not need identical homes or identical needs.
What types of projects are covered?
Group RFPs are currently available for:
- Replacement roofs
- Solar panels
- Battery storage
They are primarily designed for residential homes, but may also include:
- Strata properties
- Small businesses
How does advocacy fit in?
Group RFPs help fund the advocacy work described elsewhere on this site.
At the same time, advocacy principles shape how Group RFPs are designed — with an emphasis on:
- Transparency
- Fairness
- Safety
- Informed decision-making
This helps ensure that consumer protection remains the priority throughout the process.
Is a Group RFP right for you?
Not everyone who attends a seminar or explores a Group RFP will decide to proceed — and that’s fine.
Before any group moves forward:
- Participants attend an online seminar
- Risks, costs, and assumptions are discussed openly
- There is no obligation to continue
Most people begin by learning first.
👉 Register your interest in a Group RFP or register for a Free Seminar