Use of rfps to avoid problems and expense.

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Companies can avoid the expense of contract negotiations and possible litigation by using Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in software licensing, website development agreements, ASP service level agreements and hardware acquisitions. Important provisions include:

Detailed functionality requirements.

System acceptance and warranty standards.

Remedies in case a system does not perform, including return of amounts paid, conversion costs, replacement costs.

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When a company needs a project to be completed by a contractor or outside source, they write a RFP. This is a formal document describing the project, how the contract companies should respond, how the proposals will be reviewed, and contact information. Often, the company documents the submission guidelines to make it easier for them to compare responses. There are no specific standards or guidelines for creating the RFP, but government agencies usually strict standards they follow when conducting the proposal process.