Request for Proposals: Template

Company NameCompany Logo
INTRODUCTIONA summary of your organization, the problem, and the product or service you want to offer as a solution
STATEMENT OF PURPOSEHow this project fits with your organization's goals
BACKGROUND INFORMATIONCompany overview, including mission, vision, goals. Describe your leadership structure and operations.
SCOPE OF WORKDetails about the project, including features, functionality, deliverables and performance standards
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSLogistical details. For a website, it might be other vendors and software. For a construction or military project, it might be the requirements for the product or architectural specifications or licensures.
TARGET AUDIENCEWho you plan on reaching with this product or service, and what you know about them
BUDGET An overview of the amount of funding available for the project, along with payment schedules or other fiscal considerations
PROJECT SCHEDULEDeadline for project to be completed with timeline for key deliverables and approvals
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONSExpected start and end date of the contract, renewal options, payment terms, plus incentives or penalties based on the vendor's performance
RFP TIMELINE AND REVIEW PROCESSDeadline to submit proposals, and the expected timeframe to review responses and notify bidders of their status
VENDOR QUESTIONNAIREReferences from previous customers, points of contact, financial health, any related business relationships or conflicts of interest
SELECTION CRITERIAHow you will prioritize RFP responses and weigh proposals
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSALSThe format and structure for responses and details about how the responses should be sent to you
POINT OF CONTACTThe name and contact details for the person who will answer questions for vendors and communicate with stakeholders

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