Product Overview
In this interactive course, each stage of the RFP process will be reviewed from the perspectives of a Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor and you’ll gain key insights about what to consider for successful progression. Packed with tips and suggestions on how to make sure each partner is successful in their proposal pursuit; you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge you can put to work on the job immediately.
Using a hands-on, practical approach, this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of presenting your proposal to the ‘client.’ This activity will give you the opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from our training team that will help you to hone your skills in responding to proposals.
Course Topics
- Learn the key ingredients to prepare a successful Request for Qualification (RFQ)
- Understand the Project Owner’s mindset in soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) competition
- Identify “homework” to be done prior to responding to the RFQ/RFP
- Familiarize yourself with best practices when successfully responding to an RFP
- Develop a winning RFP strategy
- Recognize the same techniques for successful Subcontractor submissions
- Understand how to prepare for, manage and excel in the Interview
- Learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and create ideas on how to demonstrate your CSR Strategy
- Apply learnings to an RFP case study and table your RFP mini proposal to an evaluation panel
- Enhance your presentation skills by participating in an RFP interview simulation
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for all partners:
- Subcontractors new to the ‘Party Invitation’ activities
- General Contractors responding to any project delivery method process
- Design Consultants creating, reviewing or participating in the process for Design Build or Integrated Project Delivery
- Project Owners or P3 Developers seeking qualified contractors or issuing a proposal request
Course Format
- Live, Online, Instructor-led training, with a maximum class size of 20 students.
- This course is facilitated on the Zoom platform. Access information from the instructor will be provided to you in advance of the orientation and training.
- Attendance and participation in all three course sessions is mandatory for course completion. *Please note that If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
- This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you must make sure you have the following:
- Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
- A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
Gold Seal Credits
2 Gold Seal credits awarded
Course Instructors
- Debbie Hicks, BSc | DSH Consulting - Course Facilitator
- Terry Danelley, FRAIC, MAA | LM Architectural Group
- Dean C. Slater, P. Eng., GSC
- Mark Scharf, BA, MHA
Refunds or Transfers:
- Five (5) or more business days before the course start date: Full refund of registration fees or can be transfers to a different course date.
- Less than five (5) business days before the course start date and course no-shows: No refunds or transfers to future course dates.
- For a complete document on the NRCA Education Policies, click here.
Other Policies
- Substitution of another member of your company/team is permitted up to the course start date for no additional fee.
- Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.
- If the NRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, NRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.
