This tool is an appendix to Chapter 5 of the Grants Management Manual (Procurement) to assist in developing procurement documents. Bid Opening Checklist. 2.Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid. Place a check mark or "X" next to each item that you are submitting to the State. A request for proposal (RFP) checklist catalogs the steps, information and documents required to create and complete an RFP.