Question 1

When is the deadline for the Washington State Department of Commerce RFP?

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The deadline for this RFP is Feb 5, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

Question 2

What is Washington State Department of Commerce looking for?

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of grants funded under this solicitation must be to: Administer rebate programs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, small businesses, and adult family homes for the purchase and installation of heat pumps and other high-efficiency electric equipment and appliances; Reduce energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from residential and commercial buildings in Washington; Improve indoor air quality by switching from fossil fuels to high-efficiency electric equipment; Increase the scope and scale of low-income household energy programs, and address the home energy affordability gap in Washington, and Align and partner with the federally funded Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) household rebate
programs.

Question 3

How do I find RFPs before my competitors?

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Starbridge centralizes thousands of state, local, education, and university bid portals into one AI-powered feed. We monitor 24/7 and alert you the moment an RFP drops, so you're always first to know. Plus, we track early buying signals—like contract expirations and meeting minutes—months before RFPs are released.

Question 4

Should I wait for the RFP to be released?

Accepted Answer

No. If you're not already part of the RFP writing process, you're already behind. Starbridge helps you identify opportunities months early through buying signals like strategic plans, board meeting mentions, contract expirations, and new budgets—so you can influence requirements before competitors even see the RFP.

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How does Starbridge help me win more RFPs?

Accepted Answer

Starbridge helps you create winning proposals in half the time with AI-powered proposal drafting based on your product knowledge base. We auto-fill responses, generate compliance matrices, and provide real-time collaboration tools. Plus, you get verified decision-maker contacts and account intelligence to tailor your approach.

Question 6

What results do Starbridge customers see?

Accepted Answer

Starbridge customers report booking 5 meetings in their first week, 40% lifts in campaign response rates, and identifying 300+ opportunities in their first month. On average, Starbridge helps sales teams book 30-40% of leads into meetings by targeting the right accounts at the right time.

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