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The Secrets of Successful RFPs Secret #44 Educate your stakeholders about public policy and the advantages of using an RFP. Hear what the President of NIGP says about this book . . . I have found the Request for Proposal Handbook by Michael Asner to be a great training tool for my buyer staff. Although I have an experienced staff, they have had limited exposure in their careers to RFPs. The best practices information, examples and checklists all have proven to be wonderful tools. Thank you Michael. Ron Watkins CPPO, Purchasing Manager President, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing This snapshot is taken from our new 400-page reference text, The Request For Proposal Handbook (Third Edition). This book focuses on best RFP practices that will help you be successful. Chapter 1 of The Request For Proposal Handbook (Third Edition) deals with fundamental issues: different definitions of RFP, when to use an RFP, the amount of effort that is warranted, and the pros and cons of using an RFP. Secret #44 Educate your stakeholders about public policy and the advantages of using an RFP. Chapter 1 of the Handbook deals with this issue: No reference book would be complete unless it presented some of the arguments for and against the RFP. Within the public sector, there is little choice. Organizations must use this process for certain specified procurements as a matter of public policy: to promote competition, and to provide fair and open access to government buying activities. Remember that this process is also employed by private sector firms not governed by public policy. RFPs cost a lot and consume time. Why do both public and private sector organizations use RFPs? Listed below are some of the reasons:
Learn how you can reduce the risks by developing a more effective RFP and a better process.Learn about the best practices from more than sixty jurisdictions based on Michael Asners 20-years of experience. The entire 400-page book focuses on how to create effective, low-risk RFPs. You will learn about best practices that will help you be successful.
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