Facilities Diagnostic
One-page scorecard for facilities bids and rebids
Use this after a call or in an internal review. Score each area from 1 to 4, then choose the next step based on timing and control.
Score the control points
| Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebid visibilityHow early are likely renewals, anniversaries, and board calendars visible? | Posted bids only | Some hints, mostly late | Usable early watch | Clear recurring view |
| Incumbent and buyer knowledgeHow well do you understand the operating reality behind the target account? | Minimal | Weak | Partial | Strong |
| Bid or no-bid disciplineHow cleanly does leadership screen what is worth pursuing? | Reactive | Ad hoc | Mostly structured | Structured |
| Pricing and staffing handoffDo ops inputs arrive in time and in a usable form? | Fragile | Messy | Manageable | Clean |
| Compliance ownershipWho actually holds requirement tracking and response structure? | Unclear | Blurred | Mostly clear | Clear |
| Review cadenceWhen does serious review really start? | Last-minute | Compressed | Partly planned | Planned |
Route 1: Briefing first
- Use this when the problem is still broad or reactive.
- Typical pattern: several 1s and 2s, no defined target, too much guesswork.
Route 2: Focused market sprint
- Use this when one likely rebid or one focused market needs fast definition.
- Typical pattern: a visible target plus two or more weak control points.
Route 3: Recurring market watch
- Use this when several named accounts need a recurring watchlist.
- Typical pattern: timing is the constraint more than basic internal readiness.
Route 4: Live bid support
- Use this when an RFP, site walk, addendum cycle, or submission calendar is already active.
- At that point, timing risk outruns the value of a broader strategy phase.
Timing note
Timing overrules the average score. A live procurement still needs live support even if the internal maturity score is strong.