Whats in an RFP?
Herman Holtz, author of How to Succeed as an Independent Consultant and about a zillion other books on consulting, notes that RFPs can vary drastically in length, scope, and degree of detail. Nevertheless, Holtz identifies four characteristics common to all RFPs: • A letter introducing the source of the RFP (i.e. the company that issued it) and explaining the source’s needs. This letter may also include the due date for proposal submissions, the name of a contact person, and other project-management details. • A document describing the information that all proposals must include, and how the proposals will be evaluated. • The issuer’s expectations, terms, invoicing requirements, etc. • A description of the issuer’s problem. Where Do They Come From? RFPs typically come from companies, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Each has its own needs and requirements, and these are reflected not only in the form of the RFPs, but in how they’re distributed. While the government uses
Related Questions
- The RFP requires the offeror to propose costs for Facility Modifications (other than the GFP facilities). Are these costs to be included as part of CLINS 1-5 "Basic Contract Award"?
- What changes to the RFP are contemplated for the system descriptions in Section L, Tab 2 through Tab 3.1?
- On page 4 letter C. of the RFP application, what does other involvement mean?
