
Every RFP requires a plan, this sections highlights the elements to be included in the plan.
The RACI chart helps to establish who does what and the role they play in to process. Without having a RACI chart teams often don't know what is required of them.
The Scope of Work is undoubtedly the most important part of any RFP. Making sure it reflects purpose and intent is critical to getting good proposals from the bidders.
Apply a weighted point evaluation to assess risk and reliability in the RFP, clarifying life and limb risk, likelihood, and consequences to guide bid evaluation.
Reliability with respect to the RSR which is assessed before the RFP is issued is focused more on developing a negotiation strategy, but is also useful in establishing the bid analysis criteria.
RFPs are the life's blood of most Supply Management Department. Knowing how to craft on that get the desired result. This course walks you through not only each step but the rationale behind those steps. Each step covers the key element of every request for proposal. Understanding not only the what but the why and whose is responsible for the content helps to ensure each party to the RFP is engaged. While every RFP is different with respect to the goods or service being sought the steps are the same. Having a solid understanding of the process makes the end product one that ensures you receive quality and comprehensive response for all bidders.