IT RFQ Template
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An IT RFQ should give vendors a fixed quantity sheet, site list, labor units, material requirements, schedule, assumptions, alternates, taxes, freight rules, and acceptance terms. Use an RFQ only when the design and scope are settled. If vendors still need to propose the technical approach, issue an RFP first.

A fixed pricing schedule keeps labor, material, freight, and assumptions visible
SRS Networks is a nationwide IT infrastructure deployment partner headquartered in South San Francisco, California, serving multi-site enterprises across 48 states since 1996. This page turns field-delivery requirements into a scope, comparison, and acceptance record a buyer can use.
RFQ pricing schedule
| Price block | Required detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Base scope | Labor, materials, travel, freight, and PM | Exposes hidden allowances |
| Unit rates | Adds, moves, after-hours, lifts, and revisits | Controls changes |
| Alternates | One price per buyer-defined option | Keeps substitutions comparable |
| Assumptions | Access, distance, pathway, and schedule basis | Shows where price can move |
Freeze quantities first
The RFQ works only when every vendor prices the same bill of quantities. Resolve unknown counts through surveys or carry them as explicit allowances.
Separate labor from hardware
A combined total hides markup and makes changes hard to price. Keep labor units, materials, equipment, freight, tax, and project management visible.
Set the validity window
State the award date, mobilization date, quote validity, escalation rules, and substitution process. Material pricing without a validity period is not firm pricing.
When this is not the right approach
If the scope still needs design judgment, an RFQ will reward the vendor that makes the thinnest assumptions. Use an RFP or paid design phase first.
Straight answers
An IT RFQ should give vendors a fixed quantity sheet, site list, labor units, material requirements, schedule, assumptions, alternates, taxes, freight rules, and acceptance terms. Use an RFQ only when the design and scope are settled. If vendors still need to propose the technical approach, issue an RFP first.
Put a field-executable scope in front of the crew
Email the site count, geography, schedule, and current documents. Cheryl routes the request to the right deployment lead.
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