Eight basic components of an RFP (request for proposal) documents

How to create a good RFP (request for proposal) documents, here is eight basic components that you should aware:

1. Background information about the company, business problem, and the computing environment. It may also include results of any needs assessment performed.

2. Schedule of important dates such as when the supplier’s RFP response is due, when the decision is expected, when the actual purchase is expected, and when implementation is expected.

3. Contact names and sources for answering questions for the RFP.

4. Instructions for formatting the response to the RFP. Some RFPs include an explicit description of what the supplier should and should not include in their response.

5. Specific requirements being sought.

6. Technical requirements for the system, such as speci. cations for an operating system or a network environment.

7. List of documents required as attachments, such as sample reports and standard contract language.

8. Additional requirements for the selection process, such as supplier presentations, supplier demonstrations, or on-site installation and testing.