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The seven elements of RFP evaluation: Is an RFP a solution or an added problem?

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Administrators often receive requests for proposals (RFP), alerting them of the availability of funding. Applying for such funded service programs may or may not be beneficial to the agency the administrator leads. This article suggests a series of seven evaluation procedures for use in determining the potential outcome of securing the proposed program. It is recommended that this evaluation process be considered before the administrator responds to an RFP.

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Roberts, M.D. The seven elements of RFP evaluation: Is an RFP a solution or an added problem?. The Journal of Mental Health Administration 17, 211–216 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02521151

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