Schema stack

    Public RFP / Bid Stack

    Public RFP or bid pages with CreativeWork + Organization context, FAQs, and breadcrumb navigation.

    Included schema
    Creative Work
    Organization
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Breadcrumb
    Fit

    When to use this stack

    • Public RFP listings with submission requirements
    • Government bid opportunities with deadlines
    • Procurement solicitation pages with attachments
    Composition

    What is included

    Data contract

    Properties across the bundle

    Nested properties keep their parent path, such as offers.priceCurrency. Only publish values that match visible page content.

    Required properties

    • description
    • itemListElement[].name
    • logo
    • mainEntity[].@type=Question
    • mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
    • name
    • url

    Recommended properties

    • author.name
    • dateModified
    • datePublished
    • description
    • itemListElement[].item
    • mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
    • mainEntity[].author.name
    • mainEntity[].name
    • sameAs
    Copy-ready example

    Combined JSON-LD

    Paste this as one script tag, then replace every example value with data from the live page.

    [
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "CreativeWork",
        "@id": "https://www.example.com/procurement/rfp-2025-04#rfp",
        "name": "RFP 2025-04: Public Wi-Fi Expansion",
        "description": "Request for proposals to expand public Wi-Fi access across city facilities.",
        "url": "https://www.example.com/procurement/rfp-2025-04",
        "datePublished": "2025-04-01",
        "dateModified": "2025-04-10",
        "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City Procurement Office" }
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Organization",
        "@id": "https://www.example.com#org",
        "name": "City Procurement Office",
        "url": "https://www.example.com",
        "logo": "https://www.example.com/images/city-procurement-logo.svg",
        "description": "Procurement office for citywide projects and bids."
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "FAQPage",
        "mainEntity": [
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "What is the submission deadline?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Proposals are due by May 15 at 5:00 PM Central Time."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "How do I submit questions?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Questions must be submitted via email to procurement@example.com by April 20."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "Are site visits required?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Optional site visits are available; schedule via the contact listed in the RFP."
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
        "itemListElement": [
          { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.example.com" },
          { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Procurement", "item": "https://www.example.com/procurement" },
          { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "RFP 2025-04", "item": "https://www.example.com/procurement/rfp-2025-04" }
        ]
      }
    ]
    Workflow

    Implement and verify

    1. 01

      Start with the live page

      Confirm titles, prices, availability, policies, and visible FAQ content before generating markup.

    2. 02

      Add one JSON-LD script

      Use the combined example as a template in the document head or before the closing body tag.

    3. 03

      Complete regional details

      Fill shipping destinations and timing for every region the page actually serves.

    4. 04

      Link the return policy

      Use a stable MerchantReturnPolicy URL and keep its terms synchronized with the page.

    5. 05

      Match visible answers

      Add only FAQs that users can read on the same page, with identical answers.

    6. 06

      Validate after changes

      Run Rich Results Test after implementation and whenever price, availability, or policy data changes.

    Quality check

    Common errors and fixes

    • Missing currency or availability

      Use ISO currency codes and complete schema.org availability URLs in Offer data.

    • Incomplete shipping details

      Include shippingDestination.addressCountry and deliveryTime.transitTime with units.

    • Return policy is not connected

      Reference MerchantReturnPolicy from the Offer and provide a stable public policy URL.

    • FAQ answers differ from the page

      Keep structured FAQ answers identical to visible answers.

    Questions

    Stack FAQs

    Should I include required attachments?

    List attachments on the page and keep the CreativeWork URL aligned to the primary RFP document.

    How do I show multiple bid lots?

    Use separate CreativeWork entries per lot or link to subpages for each lot detail.

    Primary sources

    References