2. Identify a local government agency whose work involves proposals. For example, your town or city government’s Public Works Department might publish RFPs or RFBs

(requests for bids) seeking proposals or bids for pending construction projects. Or the Health Department might issue RFPs to select the best contractor for providing substance abuse counseling in the community. Ask for copies of RFPs and, if possible, interview the writer(s).

a. Write a brief narrative after your interview with the RFP writer(s) to explain to your instructor and classmates how the professional(s) develop RFPs. Explain who contributes information and how the final document is approved for publication.

b. Share the RFPs with your class. Use them to identify criteria requested by the issuing agency in the proposal. In other words, what factors does the agency want to see covered in the proposals to solve the problem or fill the need?