Answer a Request for Proposal (RFP)

Since we have been on both sides of the fence - writing RFP's and answering them, we understand what is needed to answer the RFP and successfully win the engagement. In fact in 90% of the bids that we answer, we end up on the "short list."  Click here if you need help.

How does this process work?

Results and Benefits

Time and Duration

Engagement Completion

Fees and Payments

Additional Services

Conclusion

How Does this process work?

You send us the RFP along with information about your company and your products/services. We will review the RFP and match your business capabilities with the requirements.

Based on our initial review, we will prepare a list of questions that we will need answered by you. We will then answer the RFP, and comply with the requirements of the company issuing it. We are prepared to attend a vendor conference if such is required by the issuer.

Since we have prepared over 200 RFP's and have analyzed over 2,500 responses, we understand what is usually needed to win, and we prepare our response accordingly. Simple things, like ascertaining that all questions are answered, and the proposal complies with the requirements (see Pet RFPeeves).

Or, you prepare the response and we will review an critique your response.

Needless to say, we will hold all information that you give us in complete confidence.

Results and Benefits:

Time and Duration:

Needless to say the organization issuing the RFP dictates the time frames needed to prepare a response. Our workload will determine when we can start your project. Once we begin, we will complete the response in compliance with the timeframes stated in the RFP.

This timetable assumes adequate cooperation by your personnel and ready availability of the necessary information.

Engagement Completion:

We shall consider the response to the RFP has been prepared and submitted to you.

Fees and Payments:

Our fees will be on a per-diem basis. We will give you an estimated range of fees prior to beginning the engagement. We require a retainer to begin the project, with the balance due upon completion, before delivery to you.

Additional Services:

Additional services may be required by your firm in visiting the company and evaluating the business, preparation of detailed specifications, testing of the software and implementation of the system. We are prepared to provide you with these services, if you so desire.

Conclusion:

While we cannot guarantee that you will succeed using our service, we do believe that your chances for success will be greatly improved because of our experience.

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