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Proposals

Review service proposals, understand scope and pricing, accept terms, and sign agreements.

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Understanding the Proposals page

What proposals page means in Institution and how it affects your account.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to open a proposal

Step by step guidance for opening a proposal in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to review proposal pricing

Step by step guidance for reviewing proposal pricing in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to review the scope of service

Step by step guidance for reviewing the scope of service in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to accept a proposal

Step by step guidance for accepting a proposal in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to decline a proposal

Step by step guidance for declining a proposal in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to ask a question about a proposal

Step by step guidance for asking a question about a proposal in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How electronic signatures work for proposals

How this works in Institution, and what it means for your account.

Updated 2026-07-28

Why a proposal may expire

Common reasons this happens, and how to move the item forward.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to request an updated proposal

Step by step guidance for requesting an updated proposal in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

How to download an accepted proposal

Step by step guidance for downloading an accepted proposal in the Proposals page.

Updated 2026-07-28

What happens after accepting a proposal

A clear answer in plain language, plus what to do next.

Updated 2026-07-28

Why a service is not active immediately after acceptance

Common reasons this happens, and how to move the item forward.

Updated 2026-07-28

How proposal changes are handled

How this works in Institution, and what it means for your account.

Updated 2026-07-28

Where to find historical proposals

Where to find this in your workspace, and how to get a copy.

Updated 2026-07-28

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