Writing a Request for Proposals (RFP) can feel daunting. As you face an upcoming need for goods or services, you may be tempted to fall back on a previously issued version of an RFP, simply mimic what a peer city or state has done, or renew an existing contract – even though you know you could probably find a better-performing vendor.
But an RFP is the foundation for achieving strategic goals and improving outcomes for residents through contracting, and such an opportunity shouldn’t be wasted. This results-driven RFP template will help you craft an inviting RFP that attracts quality proposals from vendors. Key features of this template include:
• Clearly identified outcomes to be achieved through the contracted service.
• A logical organizational structure with project-specific information at the beginning of the RFP.
• Easy-to-navigate section headers and table of contents.
• Proposer checklists and response workbooks to help proposers know what to submit.