Search for at least 3 RFP examples in the IT arena to help you create your own RFP 

The websites suggested to conduct your research are

 

• https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.htmlLinks to an external site.
• https://www2.ed.gov/fund/contract/about/request.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

You may be required to register. Instructions are located at the site within the documentation.

2. Once at the website, you will enter your search criteria for the state and type field for a solicitation.
4. Search for opportunities and select any opportunity of interest to you. Since in Week 7, Part 2 of the Course project, you will need to create an IT RFP, so you should look for well-structured IT RFPs.
6. Analyze the selected formal written proposal for structure, content, and unique requirements specific to the product or service being requested. Review the delivery methods, legal requirements, and other relevant points for consideration to be included as appropriate to the RFP solicitation you will be creating.
8. Key sections that you should pay special attention include:

• The scope of work or scope of service
• Special requirements and qualifications to be able to bid
• RFP's selection criteria (What is the criteria and point system use),
• RFP management process
• Contract type ( Is it Fixed Price, Cost Plus, or T&M ?)