The Request For Proposal (RFP) process is normally one of the steps involved in the search for an application solution.  After the Requirements Definition has been completed a package is constructed which will be sent to a number of vendors who can potentially provide a solution to the business need.

A well constructed RFP will include information other than the functional requirements of the application.  In fact, a well designed RFP would include as a minimum the following sections:

     Statement of the business problem the proposed solution needs to address

     Functional Requirements including sources of input, any special processing requirements, and
           output

     Technical requirements including interfaces to other applications

     Infrastructure requirements including servers, firewalls, disaster recovery, security, etc.

     Training requirements

     Administrative requirements including format of response, expectation of demos, submission
          deadlines, etc.

Insologies personnel have years of experience assisting clients with Requests For Proposal, and can work with your team to facilitate the development of a comprehensive RFP capable of forming a solid baseline for your project.