RFP Templates - HubSpot
RFP Templates - HubSpot
RFP Templates - HubSpot
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How to Use This Template
These templates contain prompts and sections commonly found in requests for proposals.
In the long template, you’ll see numerous sections, each included with the following:
Italicized Information: To illustrate the importance of each of the sections included, there’s a quick
description of the section and suggestions of what you should think about when writing yours. You can
erase these introductions after you’ve read them.
[UPPER CASE PROMPTS IN BRACKETS]: These are intended for you to erase and fill in with
information for your specific project.
Normal Placeholder Text: This is suggested wording to include in your RFP, but should be altered,
deleted, or added to as you see fit.
Once you’re ready to begin, delete this page and start filling out your info below. Remember, you can
add/edit/delete any wording or sections you see fit for your projects!
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Project Overview:
Project Goals:
● Goal 1
● Goal 2
● Goal 3
Scope of Work:
● Roadblock 1
● Roadblock 2
● Roadblock 3
● Criteria #1
● Criteria #2
● Criteria #3
Submission Requirements
● Requirement #1
● Requirement #2
● Requirement #3
[PROJECT TITLE]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
PROPOSALS DUE BY: [DATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL]
Company Background
This shouldn’t be a long history of your company. Rather, it should give contractors a
better idea of what your company does and who you serve as a target market.
To reach these goals, [YOUR COMPANY] is now accepting bids in response to this
Request for Proposal.
Scope of Work
The details of the project are essential in an RFP. In the same way you don’t want to
use vague questions, a vague project scope won’t help you find the right vendor
either. Spend time really detailing your project scope so there’s no surprises later on.
Include a description of the project and a detailed scope of work here. The
description can be in paragraph form, a bulleted list, or a combination of both.
The expected project completion date is [ADD DATE]. If this date needs to be
adjusted, please include your readjusted proposed date, as well as your reasoning for
shifting the schedule. All proposed date changes will be considered.
Existing Roadblocks Or Technical Issues
Here, you’ll want to outline any time, resources, or other constraints that will affect
both the proposal and the project.
A successful RFP is clear about any technical issues or possible roadblocks, such as:
Are you dealing with custom coding or an outdated platform? Does your team have
limited resources?
By explaining these up front, potential vendors will know exactly what they’re getting
into. You’ll weed out contractors who can’t handle the task due to those constraints,
but you’ll also connect with companies that know how to work around these common
issues with skill and finesse.
Remember, it’s far better to find this out now than after you’ve accepted the bid and
started work.
[YOUR COMPANY] will evaluate bidders and proposals based on the following
criteria:
Consider asking questions that you would in person or over the phone. List the
questions bidders must answer in order to be chosen (or even considered).
● Only bidders who meet all 5 metrics in the evaluation section should submit a
proposal.
● Proposals must be sent in by [INSERT DATE]. Bidders who are interested in
submitting a proposal should inform [POC NAME + EMAIL] no later than
[INSERT DEADLINE].
● Include samples and references with your proposal.
● Proposals should not be more than [ENTER NUMBER] pages. Failure to
comply to this guideline will result in an automatic rejection.
● A proposed schedule must also be included and clearly expressed.
What We’re Looking For in Potential Vendors
Another way to reduce or eliminate surprises on your RFP is to explain exactly what
you’re looking for in potential contractors. You could also use this time to become a
little more colloquial and explain what kind of communication or work ethic you
expect from the contractor.
[POC NAME]
[POC EMAIL]
[POC PHONE]