Writing and Responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP)

Looking to hire a consultant to provide services such as a market study or image and brand development? Do you know what to include in the RFP? How does a consultant evaluate the RFP and respond? How can you be sure you'll get what you`re looking for? How can the consultant be sure they know what you want? Learn the process of writing a request for proposal (RFP),; then on the flip side, hear how a consultant evaluates and responds. This session will provide you with sample documents that you can customize for your community. Feel free to ask follow-up questions throughout the session.

Learning Objectives

  • Determine if you need to hire an outside consultant.
  • Learn how to write a request for proposal
  • Learn how a consultant reviews and knows what to respond to a request for proposal

Presenters:

Carolyn Dellutri, Downtown Evanston, Evanston, Ill.;

Kennedy Smith, Community Land Use and Economics Group, Arlington, Va.

Joshua Bloom, Community Land Use and Economics Group, Arlington, Va.

Tracks:

Manager Development, Organization

Date/Time:

Wednesday, May 5, 10:15-11:30 a.m.