QUESTION POSED ON: 07 May 2003 What is a request for proposals and how does it differ from a request for
information?
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In large part, it is semantics. Request for proposals means one is
providing detailed project requirements that vendors respond to with actual
proposals. Request for information is more focused on providing basic
information in the beginning of the research process leading up to a
proposal.
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