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Best Practices for Request for Proposals Part 1

The request for proposal (RFP) process is a critical part of achieving success as a contractor or construction business. When public and private entities look for a qualified company to build a structure, they will list their physical and financial requirements in a request for proposal. Companies can find RFP’s on the requesting organization’s website or on a website that aggregates RFP’s. For many companies, this is a key way to find work. However, there’s an art and science to responding to an RFP and plenty of competition. It’s important to use best practices to standout. One of the most important tips we can provide is to seek the help of a Tallahassee construction lawyer. They will be knowledgeable in the process and adept at protecting your interests.

Here are some other tips to consider:

Know the Process

Many organizations have strict rules for responding to RFP’s. They do this so that they can efficiently track all the responses. You can take yourself out of contention by simply responding incorrectly. Read the RFP carefully, understand what they are asking for. Learn about the selection process as well. This knowledge will go along way when competing for the business.

Know What the Customer Wants

It may go without saying, but it’s critical to understand the details of the RFP. Read it carefully. Take out specific parts of the RFP and evaluate them against your own abilities. Review the client’s expectations and make sure that you have the capacity to fulfill them.

Know the Customer

It’s not enough to know the RFP process and the customer’s requirements, you must also understand the customers themselves- their motivations, pain points, and goals. It’s critical to understand their history and successes as well. This information will inform how your respond to the request and strengthen your effort.

For more tips, visit part two of this series.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.