Task: Manage Request For Proposal (RFP)
This task focuses on managing the Request For Proposal (RFP).
Disciplines: Project Management
Purpose
  • To focus on the management of the Request For Proposal (RFP) after its creation, including sending it to vendors, answering vendors' questions, and receiving the RFP responses
Relationships
RolesPrimary Performer: Additional Performers:
InputsMandatory:
  • None
Optional:
    Outputs
      Steps
      Send Out and Monitor the Request For Proposal (RFP)

      Plan for the distribution of the RFP as follows:

      • Determine the response schedule required for the RFP distribution.
      • Determine the vendors to whom the RFP should be sent and establish the responsibility for responses.
      • Discuss and obtain approval for the distribution.

      Send the RFP to the potential vendors and coordinate with vendors to ensure that adequate responses are received.  

      Note: In some circumstances, such as those required in the government arena, strict adherence to statutes or conditions for RFP distribution and responses is necessary.