How to Write an RFP Document

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It's not hard to write an RFP document. Simply tailor your Request for Proposal, also called an RFP, to get competitive and specific bids from contractors.

Some people find it intimidating to write an RFP (Request for Proposal) document. It's not as challenging as it seems. One important thing to remember is to tailor your RFP so that you get competitive and specific responses to your request. That means that you should include any and all pertinent details that contractors will need in order to respond. In general, your RFP should outline the specific details of the project as well as your requirements for proposal submissions. You can use a Request for Proposalfor any type of project no matter how large or small.

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Here are the basic details you'll need to include in your RFP document:

The details of your project
Your expectations of the contractors
Your expectations of the proposal (submission guidelines)
Information required from the contractors
The proposal submission due date

In your submission guidelines, make your desires clear to the potential contracting companies so that they can make a targeted proposal. Typically a contractor's submission will include:

A summary of their business
Their business's capabilities
The equipment needed for the project
The expense summary and breakdown
Their method for completing the project
Their expected results
The executives, staff and management required for the project
Their communication details
Their insurance details'Details of their licensing and bonding
Their references

If you are ready to write your Request for Proposaldocument, you can complete it in minutes with Rocketlawyer's easy online interview.

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