About The RFP Firm
Your trusted partner in government and commercial proposal writing since 2012
Founded in 2012, The RFP Firm set out to make expert proposal writing accessible to businesses—especially small ones—competing for government contracts. Since then, we’ve grown into a full-service team supporting both government and commercial proposals across the U.S. and Canada. We’ve helped clients win contracts at every level—federal, state, local, and private—by delivering clear, compliant, and competitive proposals. Whether it’s a small business bid, a complex commercial RFP, or an RFQ response, we bring the strategy, precision, and insight to help you win.
Our mission
To help businesses win contracts by delivering clear, competitive, and compliant proposals. We level the playing field by making expert proposal writing accessible to companies of all sizes across the U.S. and Canada.
Our growth
Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a one-person operation into a full-service proposal writing team with clients across the world. We now offer a full range of government and commercial proposal writing services, including strategic consulting, RFQ/RFI development, and proposal reviews.
Meet the team
Bill Suri
CEO
Bill Suri
CEO
Bill brings over a decade of experience in management consulting, banking, and strategic business planning to The RFP Firm. He has supported organizations of all sizes across North America, Europe, and Asia—developing proposals for clients in banking, education, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare.
Bill has managed a wide range of government and private-sector proposals, helping clients secure contracts through clear, aligned, and well-structured responses.
Education:
- B.S. – Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
- MBA – McGill University
Rushi Amin
COO
Rushi Amin
COO
Rushi has over ten years of experience in public accounting, investment banking, and corporate finance, advising clients across sectors like tech, manufacturing, utilities, and retail. He began his career at EY, where he specialized in audit and M&A financial due diligence before transitioning to private-sector financial advisory roles.
At The RFP Firm, Rushi helps clients build structured, financially sound, and strategically written proposals—leveraging his background to offer smart, client-specific solutions. Whether guiding clients through commercial proposal writing or helping sharpen financials in a contract proposal, Rushi focuses on clarity, accuracy, and competitiveness.
Outside the firm, Rushi is a CPA, a mentor, a business owner, and a board advisor for a Silicon Valley EdTech startup.
Education & Certifications:
- B.S. – Kutztown University
- Licensed CPA – Pennsylvania
Steve Josephs
Founder & Strategic Advisor
Steve Josephs
Founder & Strategic Advisor
Steve launched The RFP Firm after a 20-year career in business development and marketing for both global enterprises and fast-growing startups. With deep experience in government RFPs, federal proposal writing, and commercial contracting, he built the firm to help clients navigate and win in complex bidding environments.
Steve has developed hundreds of successful government and commercial proposals, winning contracts for clients across industries like IT, staffing, healthcare, maintenance, legal, and education. He has helped clients secure awards from agencies such as the US Navy, IRS, DOT, State of California, San Francisco International Airport, University of California, and more. On the commercial side, he’s supported companies bidding to Fortune 500 clients such as AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, Dow Jones, and others.
Steve’s background spans proposal writing, corporate marketing, sales, strategic partnerships, and media. His early work in proposal development for defense contractors and public institutions laid the foundation for The RFP Firm’s proven approach.
Education & Certifications:
- B.S.B.A. in Finance
- MBA in International Business
Career Highlights:
- Former Business Development Manager, IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global)
- Former Sales Executive, Computer Associates (now Broadcom)
- Proposal wins with U.S. federal and state agencies, plus top commercial enterprises
- Contributor to PBS and documentary projects
- Early experience writing and editing technical manuals at a nuclear power plant
Why clients choose us
Personalized, responsive service from experienced professionals
High win rates across public and private sectors
Deadline-driven execution with a focus on precision and quality
Real-world experience across industries and government levels
Strategic and innovative insights beyond what most other bid writing companies offer
Need proposal help?
Whether you’re writing a proposal for a government agency or submitting a commercial bid, we’re ready to help. Our proposal consultants and professional proposal writers are here to increase your chances of success.
