Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Template + Response Workbook
Reading Time: 30 minutes
Authors: Brent Westergren, Karl Hoesch, Adriana Hayes
Contributors: Rebecca Graffy
Writing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) can feel daunting, especially when government agencies rely on legacy templates that may not clearly communicate project needs or support a fair and efficient evaluation process. A well-written RFQ helps governments attract the right firms, evaluate qualifications fairly and consistently, and lay the foundation for successful project delivery.
This RFQ template provides a practical framework for creating clear, organized, and inviting RFQs that help governments attract qualified respondents and make well-informed selection decisions.
A strong RFQ will have:
- A clear description of the project opportunity
- Transparent evaluation criteria based on qualifications, with clearly defined and non-overlapping components to ensure fair and consistent comparison across respondents
- A structured process for respondents to prepare and submit their qualifications
- A clear description of the selection and negotiation process
This resource suite includes:
RFQ Template
A customizable, full-length solicitation template designed to help governments write clear, organized, and inviting RFQs that communicate project needs, establish fair evaluation criteria, and support a structured selection process.
RFQ Template (.pdf) RFQ Template (.docx)
RFQ Response Workbook
This workbook pairs with the RFQ template and provides a structured format for respondents to prepare and submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Standardizing responses helps firms understand expectations while making it easier for governments to evaluate qualifications fairly and consistently. The workbook includes sample qualification questions that can be adapted for your RFQ.