How To Write A CMS RFP (request For Proposal)
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TL;DR
A CMS RFP should include: project overview and goals, current state and pain points, functional requirements (content types, workflows, integrations), technical requirements (architecture, security, performance), vendor requirements (support, SLAs, training), evaluation criteria with weightings, timeline and budget range, and submission instructions. Be specific about must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, and include realistic scenarios that vendors must address in their proposals.
Key Takeaways
- Defining functional requirements: content management, workflows, integrations
- Defining technical requirements: architecture, security, performance, compliance
- Evaluation criteria: weighting, scoring methodology, POC requirements