Through a Request for Information (RFI), governments can solicit ideas from the vendor community, subject matter experts, and community stakeholders while maintaining a level playing field. Yet a poorly designed RFI can result in responses that are not actionable or can create confusion in the vendor community by miscommunicating the RFI as a bidding opportunity. Intentionality in the design and writing of the RFI, approach for communicating, and analysis of responses can position governments to garner useful insights from vendors and stakeholders.
In this how-to guide you will:
• Gain confidence in using RFIs as standard market research tools ahead of select RFPs.
• Learn how to design and issue RFIs efficiently and approachably to maximize vendor and community participation, while complying with procurement protocols.
• Discover best practices in issuing RFIs to meet your government’s needs.
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