How do I write a request for proposal (RFP)
Phase I: Determine whether an RFP is needed
Develop a written description of a needed service.
- If it needs to be contracted out, determine the anticipated cost and term of the service.
- If State statutes require you to select a contractor through a competitive negotiation, develop a request for proposal (RFP).
Phase II: Request For Proposal
There are six major steps in a typical RFP process:
- Organizing a team to conduct the process
- Writing the RFP document
- Writing an evaluation plan
- Issuing the RFP
- Reviewing the proposals submitted in response to the RFP
- Selecting the contractor
Use these forms and resources for your RFP process:
RFP forms
- DCF RFP budget template for purchase of service (POS) contracts
- DCF RFP budget template for personal service agreement contracts
- Subcontractor profile template
- DCF RFP submission cover sheet
RFP resources
- DCF Contract and Procurement Guide
- Guidelines for writing an RFP
- RFP Manuals
- RFP Resource Guide
- RFP Technical Assistant Manual
- RFP DCM Panelist and Program Lead Roles
- DAS Procurement Bidder Notification Registration: Information about how to register for daily e-mails about contracts being offered by the state.
- BizNet Connection: It is a requirement of DAS/Procurement Services that all suppliers and prospective suppliers create a business network account by adding a company profile in the BizNet system.
- Plan for Competitive Procurement of Human Services
- State Contracting Portal: search for current State of Connecticut RFPs.