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RFP Template: Essential Guide

Make Sure Your RFP Isn’t Missing Any of These Critical Elements

February 7, 2019 TD Staff

Most big new projects start with a request for proposal (RFP) where you clearly define the technology and service you are looking for. Unfortunately, an incomplete RFP means that you will get very varied proposals and then have to select a vendor by comparing apples with oranges.

Our editors worked with technology integrators, manufacturers and IT pros like you to develop our new guide “The Essential Guide to Writing a Technology RFP”. It includes a detailed RFP template defining each of the key sections:

  • Table of Contents
  • Section 1: Introduction
    • 1.1 Project Purpose and Scope
    • 1.2 Timeline/Schedule of Events Section
  • 2: Overview of current environment
    • Details by area Section
  • 3: System requirements
    • System Requirements Overview Section
  • 4: Project requirements
    • 4.1 System Warranty, Project Management, Support and Maintenance
    • 4.2 Insurance Section
  • 5: Response format and contents
    • 5.1 Response Submission
    • 5.2 Proposal Format
      • I. Executive Summary
      • II. Company Background
      • III. Proposed Solution
      • IV. Cost- Fee Schedule Section
  • 6: Proposal evaluation criteria
    • 6.1 Evaluation Criteria
    • 6.2 Selection Process
  • Attachments #1:
    • Project details

Download your copy today for a sneak peek at the content our experts think you should be sure to include when writing your next RFP.

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Filed Under: Audio, Compliance, Facility, IT Infrastructure, Mobility, Network Security, Physical Security, Unified Communications, Video Tagged With: RFP MASTER

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