Which statement is true about proposals and contract timing?

• A. Signable proposals can start the process while waiting on a contract.
• B. Proposals must always be fully legally binding.
• C. Proposals should never be signed.
• D. Proposals are irrelevant to contract timing.

Answer: (A)

Signed proposals can start the process while the formal contract is still being negotiated. When a proposal is signed, it captures the agreed scope, price, and timeline well enough to begin planning, securing resources, and initiating work. This creates a practical starting point that keeps the project moving and aligned, even as the final contract details are ironed out. It’s common for a proposal to bind certain elements like scope and price, while other terms are finalized later in the contract. The other options don’t fit because proposals don’t have to be fully binding, signing a proposal can be a legitimate kickoff, and proposals do influence contract timing by establishing the path and schedule to follow.