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RFP 101: A Quick Guide to Understanding RFP’s

Need a guide to break down everything you need to know about RFP's? Take a look at this guide for a better understanding of an RFP.

by California Business Journal Editorial Staff
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Do you want to work with a large company, non-profit, or government organization? If you have any hopes of becoming a preferred vendor of any of these organizations, you’ll need to understand RFPs.

These are the documents that you need to fill out in order to bid on a job or be considered to become a vendor.

RFPs help large companies have a fair selection process in selecting a vendor. It also helps them keep the purchasing process organized since there are so many stakeholders.

The more you know about an RFP, the more you’ll improve your chances to get to the next step in the process or win a big job.

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Read on to learn the most important things you need to know about RFPs.

What Is an RFP?

An RFP is a Request for Proposal. It’s like one massive job application that you need to fill out to be considered by an organization to provide products or services.

The RFP will give you insights as to the organization, its history, and what the scope of the job is. You’ll also find out how you should write the RFP because some items are considered more heavily than others.

When you bid on an RFP, you should be aware of the length of time it will take to fill out the RFP, have it evaluated, and win a job. There are also costs involved to produce the RFP. In IT, vendors will spend an average of $5,000 per RFP.

That being said, an RFP can be very lucrative for your business. You should weigh the pros and cons when you decide to bid on a job.

This is important because you don’t want to take on work that’s a large project and it turns out to be a bit fit for your business. Worse still, you could take on a job that costs you more money than you earn.

Looking through an RFP gives you the flexibility to say no to a job before you invest too much time and energy.

Show Off Your Experience

In many RFPs, you’ll be asked about your level of experience with a particular type of job or industry. You want to make sure that you include plenty of details about your experience to set your business apart.

You can also include case studies and testimonials from previous clients.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions

One common error that organizations make when they fill out the RFP is that they don’t ask questions of the organization as they come up.

For complex projects, organizations may offer Q& A sessions for bidders to ask questions. Don’t miss out on these because you’ll get to understand the organization and what the competition is doing to position themselves.

Bid on Projects and Win Them

If you want to grow your business and get a lot of business in the door, you need to master the art of the RFP. An RFP is a key to getting in front of decision-makers and winning these jobs.

Be sure to visit this site often for more business news.

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