Public RFP / Bid Stack
Public RFP or bid pages with CreativeWork + Organization context, FAQs, and breadcrumb navigation.
When to use this stack
- Public RFP listings with submission requirements
- Government bid opportunities with deadlines
- Procurement solicitation pages with attachments
What is included
Represents the RFP document or solicitation.
Anchors the issuing organization.
Answers eligibility, submission, and deadline questions.
Provides navigation context for the RFP page.
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
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" }
]
}
]Implement and verify
- 01
Start with the live page
Confirm titles, prices, availability, policies, and visible FAQ content before generating markup.
- 02
Add one JSON-LD script
Use the combined example as a template in the document head or before the closing body tag.
- 03
Complete regional details
Fill shipping destinations and timing for every region the page actually serves.
- 04
Link the return policy
Use a stable MerchantReturnPolicy URL and keep its terms synchronized with the page.
- 05
Match visible answers
Add only FAQs that users can read on the same page, with identical answers.
- 06
Validate after changes
Run Rich Results Test after implementation and whenever price, availability, or policy data changes.
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.
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.