The format of an RFP varies with each organization. In general, the following components are included: A brief description of the organization, including information that will help vendorsprovide an accurate bid, such as number of employees, locations, and so on. An overview of the project summarizing what is needed. Administrative details about the process, including submission deadlines, how torequest an extension, the format requirements for submissions, and what happensif there are errors or omissions in the RFP. Information about how the proposalswill be evaluated should be included here as well (for example, will the project beawarded to the lowest bidder, or will other criteria be more important?). Any penaltiesfor late delivery and how to handle work that is beyond the scope of the RFPare also included in this step.