Request for Proposal for MEP Infrastructure and Utility Consultant
An Request for Proposal (RFP) generally includes background on the issuing organization and its lines of business, a set of specifications that describe the sought-after solution, and evaluation criteria that disclose how proposals will be graded. RFPs may also include a statement of work , which describes the tasks to be performed by the winning bidder and a timeline for providing deliverables.
An RFP may be issued for a number of reasons. In some cases, the complexity of an IT project calls for a formal RFP. An organization can benefit from multiple bidders and perspectives when seeking an integrated solution calling for a mix of technologies, vendors and potential configurations. A business moving from a paper-based system to a computer-based system, for example, might request proposals for all the hardware, software, and user training required to establish and integrate the new system into the organization. A simple hardware upgrade, in contrast, may only involve issuing a request for quotation to a single vendor.
Some entities such as government agencies may be required to issue RFPs to provide full and open competition. An organization may also release an RFP to boost competition to drive down the cost of a solution. That said, a proposal accepted on the basis of being the most responsive to an RFP’s specifications may not always be the lowest-priced bid.
The sample Request for Proposal is attached below
An Request for Proposal (RFP) generally includes background on the issuing organization and its lines of business, a set of specifications that describe the sought-after solution, and evaluation criteria that disclose how proposals will be graded. RFPs may also include a statement of work , which describes the tasks to be performed by the winning bidder and a timeline for providing deliverables.
An RFP may be issued for a number of reasons. In some cases, the complexity of an IT project calls for a formal RFP. An organization can benefit from multiple bidders and perspectives when seeking an integrated solution calling for a mix of technologies, vendors and potential configurations. A business moving from a paper-based system to a computer-based system, for example, might request proposals for all the hardware, software, and user training required to establish and integrate the new system into the organization. A simple hardware upgrade, in contrast, may only involve issuing a request for quotation to a single vendor.
Some entities such as government agencies may be required to issue RFPs to provide full and open competition. An organization may also release an RFP to boost competition to drive down the cost of a solution. That said, a proposal accepted on the basis of being the most responsive to an RFP’s specifications may not always be the lowest-priced bid.
The sample Request for Proposal is attached below
