Documentation

Introduction

Scout is the end-to-end proposal management platform built for architecture, engineering, and construction firms. Upload an RFP, generate a complete tailored proposal using your firm's own projects and team, collaborate with your team, and track every submission from discovery to award.

This documentation is here to help you:

• Learn the basics of Scout and how the platform works

• Set up your Knowledge Base so every proposal starts from your firm's best work

• Generate your first AI proposal using the Response Engine

• Assign sections to your team and manage the approval workflow

• Track your pipeline and win rates in the RFP Vault and Analytics

How to Use These Docs

• Start with Getting Started to create your account and set up your firm

• Add your projects, team resumes, and past winning proposals to the Knowledge Base first

• Use the Response Engine to generate your first proposal draft

• Explore Core Features to learn what each tool does and how to use it

• Visit Account and Billing to manage your plan and team members

• Go to Support if you need help or want to book a call with our team

Quick Start

The fastest way to get value from Scout is to upload 3 to 5 past projects, add your key team members, and upload one or two past winning proposals to the Knowledge Base. Then drop in an RFP and generate your first draft. Most firms have a complete proposal draft ready within 2 hours of signing up.