The phrase "put forth a plan" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used when referring to someone proactively proposing a plan of action. For example: The CEO put forth a plan for launching the new line of products.
Russia put forth a plan that is essentially business as usual, requiring no new domestic policies.
In August 2009 he put forth a plan for Palestinian statehood on behalf of the PA, the first of its kind to be issued by that governing body.
Appearing with Mr. Shatter, Ms. Reding referred to the "difficult work on the table" before officials could put forth a plan.
Mrs. Bush noted that her husband had put forth a plan in 2003 that contributes $15 billion over five years to fight AIDS internationally.
In the campaign, Mr. Obama vowed to create one million jobs, and after winning election he put forth a plan to create up to three million.
In stark contrast, President Bush has provided feeble leadership, and the Democrats have yet to put forth a plan as large as the problem.
But not putting forth a plan was the plan.
"I think the industry was trying to show if they could defeat this referendum in Portland, they would not have to worry about the Legislature putting forth a plan.
(The Amazon description similarly states that the book puts forth "a plan for what can be done to preserve and improve" public education).
David Brooks say that by putting forth a plan that he doesn't agree with or like very much, Paul Ryan, "took a step in the right direction".
The manner in which we engage citizens around the world and demonstrate American leadership will be one of the most important tasks for our next President as she puts forth a plan that not only embraces our exceptionalism but also demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to our place in the world.
