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Experts assert that a well-drafted RFP should include: The purpose of the RFP. A clear description of project goals and results.A timeline for the project including a proposal deadline, an evaluation window, a selection date, a date to notify vendors that were not selected, and a completion date for the entire project

The Request for Proposal (RFP)

A request for proposal is a document used to gather bids for a project or service. Government agencies may use an RFP to find the best vendor for anything from a building project to an IT solution. A government RFP provides some background information on the project.

When an RFP is sent "blind" that generally means that there is very little prequalification of vendors to vet their capabilities beforehand.And most importantly, the vendor's decision to respond is based on whether or not they have a strong relationship or any relationship with the client.

As soon as they hear that a company is interested in receiving a proposal, too many throw one together haphazardly and send it. We can call this blind proposal writing. This is dangerous on many levels, but perhaps the most risky aspect is that you honestly don't know what the recipient is looking for.

The two types of RFPs in the legal industry that we see the most are (1) preferred panel proposals and (2) matter/project specific proposals. A preferred panel RFP is typically issued when a company is looking to identify a group of law firms that they plan to send the majority of their work to.

A request for proposal is a document used to gather bids for a project or service. Government agencies may use an RFP to find the best vendor for anything from a building project to an IT solution. A government RFP provides some background information on the project.