To submit a proposal or bid, all Respondents must either log into their current PAVES account or create an account as a Confirmed Bidder. Form 1295 and instructions on completing and filing the form are available on the Texas Ethics Commission website.• If proposal format is not prescribed, organize proposal to match sequence of RFP. • Make proposal complete, concise, and precise. How to Write a Bid Proposal. Crafting a successful bid proposal involves more than filling out a bid request template. You only need to complete one questionnaire. 1. BID PROPOSAL FORM: Bidders shall use the bid proposal form included in the contract documents, which should be kept bound.