Sometimes carriers need a little more time to submit their bids on an RFP (Request for Proposal) — even after it has already been published or closed. ShipperGuide makes it easy to extend the bid deadline directly from the RFP details, without creating a new RFP from scratch. This article walks you through the steps to update the deadline on an existing RFP in ShipperGuide.

To extend the bid deadline:

1. On the left sidebar menu of your ShipperGuide account, go to Procure tab, then select RFP Guide from the dropdown menu. Click on the RFP you want to update:

2. On the RFP´s main page, click in the upper right corner, then select Edit Details from the dropdown menu:

3. On the RFP Details page, scroll to the Carrier deadlines session. Under Carrier deadlines, enter the new deadline date and time:

4. Scroll to the botton of the page and hit Save RFP:

Important note: If the RFP was already closed, extending the deadline reopens it for all the invited carrier - not only for a few ones. Be sure to notify carriers directly that the RFP has been reopened, since ShipperGuide does not send this notification automatically. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I extend the deadline on an RFP that's already closed?
Yes. Updating the Bids deadline field on a closed RFP automatically reopens it, allowing carriers to submit or revise their proposals.

Will carriers be notified automatically when I extend the deadline?
No. ShipperGuide does not send an automatic notification. You'll need to reach out to carriers directly to let them know the RFP is open again.

Can I extend the deadline for only some carriers, not all?
No. Updating the Bids deadline reopens the RFP for all invited carriers — it isn't possible to extend the deadline for a select group only.

Where do I find the Edit Details option?
From the RFP's main page, click More in the upper right corner, then select Edit Details.

What happens if I don't click Save RFP after changing the deadline?
Your changes won't be applied. Always scroll to the bottom of the Edit Details page and click Save RFP to confirm the new deadline.