Local Government Law

4.6

Helping Clients Draft RFPs

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58 minutes
Steven Torres
With Steven A. Torres from West Group Law PLLC
Recorded March 12, 2025
Product ID 100093

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Overview

Best Practices for Starting Collaborative Projects

Requests for proposals (RFPs) are a critical way for governments and private businesses to announce their projects and hire the right contractors. This short guide will give you specific guidance for improving outcomes and attracting the best candidates who'll help bring projects to life. Improve your approaches - register today!

  • Determine how much and what kind of background information to include.
  • Outline the statement of work clearly.
  • Set critical timeline and deliverable parameters.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) vs Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
  2. Defining Project Scope and Budget
  3. Providing Background Information
  4. Statement of Work: List of Services Sought
  5. Project Timeline, Milestones, Deliverables
  6. Selection Criteria, Bidding Process, and Instructions for Bidders
  7. Challenges or Barriers to Success for the Project

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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  1. Helping Clients Draft RFPs

    1. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) vs Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
    2. Defining Project Scope and Budget
    3. Providing Background Information
    4. Statement of Work: List of Services Sought
    5. Project Timeline, Milestones, Deliverables
    6. Selection Criteria, Bidding Process, and Instructions for Bidders
    7. Challenges or Barriers to Success for the Project

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Experienced paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Steven A Torres
Steven A.
Torres
West Group Law PLLC
Speaker bio
Steven A Torres

Steven A. Torres

West Group Law PLLC
Steven Torres

is a partner in the law firm of West Group Law PLLC. Since 1994, his areas of practice include municipal infrastructure, energy and environmental law, federal/state/local environmental and land use permitting, construction law, litigation, labor negotiation and litigation, arbitration/mediation, municipal governance, and legislation. Mr. Torres is nationally recognized in his practice area, and a frequent lecturer, guest speaker and teacher/mentor to other practitioners. He represents government and private industry in complex water, wastewater, utility, energy, solid waste, emerging technology, and public construction transactions and litigation. Mr. Torres earned his B.S. degree in computer science from Daniel Webster College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, at Suffolk University Law School.

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