POWER Briefing Session: Responding to Requests for Proposal
Name:
POWER Briefing Session: Responding to Requests for Proposal
Date:
May 5, 2005
Time:
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Panelists: Paul Howard, Aquila, Inc., and Chris Kelley, Minority Supplier Council
Description: Answering Requests for Proposal is a time consuming process for the busy business owner. However, it can be one of the most lucrative skills that every business owner should have. Requests for Proposal (RFPs) should quantify and detail scope of services to a potential customer. This could escalate long-term business opportunities.
Objective:
To know the basic elements of responding to a RFP.
Intended Results:
- Know the purpose of an RFP
- Know what documentation needed for completion
- Understand customer needs
- Know project requirement needs
- Knowledgeable of how to use of subcontractors
- Know the difference between "Solicited and Unsolicited proposals"
