Title: Final Writing Assignment: Request for Proposal
Course: Canvas Practice Course > Section: Module 5 - Putting together a proposal

Assignment: Write a request for proposal (RFP)

Scenario

As office manager, you have been tasked with writing a request for a proposal (RFP) for a new piece of office equipment.  This can be something like a new copy machine, shredder, computer network, phone system, or laser printer for which you might have a need.  Using the following guidelines, please apply to at least three different vendors to obtain quotes to cover the costs of this project.

The RFP

According to the RFP guidelines published by your company, your proposal must include the following:

1. Cover page including your name and the title of your project.

2. Description of your organization. (150 words)

3. Summary of the project for which you are requesting funds. (75 words)

4. Statement of need. (150 words)

5. Narrative describing in detail the project for which you are requesting funds. (500 words)

6. Titles and job descriptions of users.

7. Itemized project budget.

All projects must be typed using 12 pt. Font, preferably Times New Roman or Arial. Print in black ink. You may include graphs or charts to illustrate any data you present.

Tips for a good proposal.

Pay close attention to sentence structure. Write clear, correct prose.

Focus only on this topic – don't get distracted.

Respond to all requested information. Use headings.

Identify each section clearly. Arrange in such a way that the proposal may be downloaded and printed if the vendor desires.

PROOFREAD! Typos and spelling errors are inexcusable in a proposal!

Please type your proposal, double-spaced, and using no color. ink. Use 12 pt. font, preferably Times New Roman or Arial.

Have fun dreaming!