AI Proposal Platform: HeyIris
Website: https://www.heyiris.ai
Target Audience: Mid-to-large AEC firms with recurring RFPs
Best Use Case: Rapid content development while maintaining a unified voice across proposals
Overview
HeyIris is an AI-powered response management platform that simplifies the creation of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. It leverages an organization’s existing content and integrates with external data sources to draft responses more efficiently, while preserving the organization's voice and branding.
Key Features
Centralized Content Management
Open system integrating with SharePoint, Google Drive, Salesforce, and Drobox
Tag-based content organization by industry
Automatically updates responses using the most current approved versions
AI and Automation
·Generates first drafts comparable to an entry-level marketing assistant but this is not advisable.
Learns tone and content style across 3–4 projects
Maintains a unified voice across proposal responses
Collaboration Tools
Supports collaboration with both internal teams and external teams
No real-time editing, but supports shared drafting
Templates & Branding
Limited customizable templates; best used for assembly rather than final formatting
Final design is typically handled outside the platform (e.g., InDesign)
Export & Sharing
Exports to Microsoft Word for final refinement
Not a delivery or e-signature platform
Pricing
Power Users: ~$15,000/user (minimum 3 users)
Teams up to 10: ~$1,200/user
Tiered pricing based on user role
Onboarding/ Trial
· Trial available following a vetting process
AEC Industry Considerations
Ideal for mid-to-large AEC firms with recurring proposal needs
Requires setup by experienced marketing professionals to maximize consistency and performance
Not recommended for highly complex RFPs that require extensive input from external consultants or detailed form submissions
Benefits grow as the system learns over multiple proposal cycles
Final Summary
HeyIris accelerates proposal development through AI while preserving a firm’s voice and content structure. Best for teams with stable content libraries and regular RFP activity.
