The purpose of a Request for Proposal – also known by the acronym, RFP – is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified proposers or bidders to provide school transportation services or products.

An RFP outlines specific requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines to facilitate a transparent and thorough proposal or bid selection process.

• Research the RFP
• Draft the RFP
• Issue the RFP
• Evaluate Proposals
• Negotiate & Issue Contract
• Notify & Debrief

Objectives

By the end of this training, you will:

• Understand the purpose of an RFP and the process for award
• Be able to define your requirements related to the RFP
• Adequately identify the scope of the project
• Be aware of the proposal requirements and guidelines
• Understand budget parameters and cost adjustment needs
• Know the process of developing and distributing an RFP