What are RFP Questions?
Definition
Specific inquiries in RFP templates designed to gather vendor information across categories including product functionality, security compliance, implementation support, company background, and pricing. RFP questions are clear, measurable, and aligned to evaluation criteria for objective scoring."
Why This Matters
Question quality determines response quality. Specific, measurable questions reveal vendor capabilities and expose gaps. Well-crafted questions produce actionable comparison data.
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Essential Connections
Product Functionality Section
RFP Fundamentals
The largest RFP section containing 50-100 questions evaluating core features, integrations, customization options, user interface, mobile support, and reporting capabilities.
Security Questions
RFP Fundamentals
20-40 RFP questions assessing data encryption, access controls, compliance certifications, incident response, backup procedures, and vulnerability management.
Implementation Questions
RFP Fundamentals
30-50 RFP questions covering onboarding timeline, training programs, data migration strategy, technical support, customer success resources, and change management.
Vendor Information
Vendor Management & Evaluation
Company details vendors provide including business profile, financial stability, customer base, and organizational structure.
Vendor Response
RFP Fundamentals
Formal submission from vendors answering all RFP questions with documentation, certifications, pricing, references, and supporting materials.
Evaluation Criteria
Vendor Management & Evaluation
Standardized requirements used to assess and compare software vendors including product capabilities, security certifications, implementation methodology, support SLAs, and pricing structure.
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