ART - Book Review - Developing and Managing RFPs 2009

The document is a book review of "Developing and Managing Requests for Proposals in the Public Sector" by Jack Pitzer and Khi V. Thai. The review highlights the book as a valuable reference for improving the way Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are developed and managed. It provides a step-by-step guide to the RFP process, including needs identification, RFP document development, proposal handling, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, and completion of the RFP process. The book aims to set new standards for professionalism, completeness, and quality in the RFP process. It is seen as a solution to the challenges faced by public purchasers in making effective purchase decisions while following policies and procedures and achieving value for money. The review concludes that the book helps raise the quality standards associated with RFPs and ultimately serves all stakeholders better.