Unit 6: Implementation and Maintenance, Testing and Quality Assurance

RFP Process

• Acronyms: RFP (request for proposal) / RFQ (request for quotation)

• Definition: is a formal, written request for bids on some product. In our context, an RFP might relate to hardware, firmware, software, or services such as programming or operations management.

• Stages:
1. Develop and prioritize requirements
2. Develop schedule and cost
3. Develop requests for proposal
4. Receive proposals
5. Evaluate proposals and select alternative