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RFPs FOR DUMMIES
An RFP is a request for proposal sent out by a company that is
considering relocating.
WHAT IS AN RFP?
HOW ARE RFPS DISTRIBUTED?
The Business Location Division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce works the company that is considering relocation and disseminates the information to the Rural Development Specialists or Partnerships who then send it out to you.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS
North Central RDS - Barry Clark Northern Oklahoma College (Stillwater) 405-640-9149 [email protected]
West Central RDS - Corey Herndon Redlands CC (El Reno) 405-596-0663 [email protected]
Southwest RDS - Christy Elkins Red River Tech Center (Duncan) 405-596-0080 [email protected]
Southeast RDS - Glenn Glass REI (Durant) 405-596-1640 [email protected]
Northeast RDS - Lisa Clark EODD (Muskogee) 918-323-1411 [email protected]
OKC Metro/Far NW - Rob Gragg Rural Development Director ODOC (OKC) 405-596-0314 [email protected]
TIPS FOR RESPONDING TO AN RFP
1. Create an existing data base of information that is commonly required in a response.
2. Answer only the questions that are asked.
3. Keep it short and to the point.
YOU WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE:
• Cover letter• Maps of your community
–Minutes to highways, major markets, etc.–Where you are positioned in the state–Aerial maps of proposed site
• State and local incentives• Photos and information about proposed site• All information requested in the RFP
• Workforce data, including
–Unemployment
–Underemployment
–Population in commute area• Make sure figures are stated in actual drive time
minutes as well as miles. • Many times companies from larger cities do not
comprehend how commuting patterns work in Oklahoma.
COVER LETTER EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE OF A COVER LETTER
HIGHWAY MAP
30, 60, and 90 mile/minute Radius MapPresent in both miles and minutes
Contact your Local Rural Development Specialist
INCENTIVES EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE OF WELL DEVELOPED RFP
FORMAT
CREATE AN RFP/SITE
SELECTOR BINDER
INCLUDE: • A generic cover letter• School report card• Sites available • Buildings available• Maps• General demographics about your
community– ODOC website– Oklahoma Virtual Community – Contact your
local RDS for this information
• Wage data (OESC)• Labor market data• Marketing materials• Quality of life information• Local and state incentives• Quotes from other companies
in your community
WHERE TO FIND DATA
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
www.OKcommerce.gov
(Contact your RDS for assistance)
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC)
http://www.oesc.state.ok.us
You can also use the Oklahoma Virtual Community website for help with demographic information needed in many RFPs. Go to the website, or contact:
Ray Murphy(918)458-9687 [email protected]
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Red River Environmental Services, Inc.1404 SE 135th StreetLawton, OK 73501
580-250-1500
A&M Engineering and Environmental Services10010 E 16th Street
Tulsa, OK918-665-6575
Proposed Transportation Improvements-city/county government-Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Zoning-City Planner-Small Towns: City Hall
You can obtain a tax map and a platt map from your county assessor’s office.
Your city planner’s office will have maps of the utility and transportation infrastructure.
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
You may find a USGS topographic map at your County Assessor’s office. If not, you may obtain one for a minimal fee at: http://topomaps.usgs.gov
FEMA FLOOD PLAIN MAP
FEMA maps may be purchased at the FEMA website for your county. There is a cost involved.
www.fema.gov
AERIAL MAP
If your community doesn’t have aerial photos you can use the website Google Earth and print one directly from the site. The downloadable software is free and it is also free to print maps.
www.earth.google.com
This information can be found by contacting your electrical provider.
ELECTRICAL GRID, DISTRIBUTION MAP, RATE SCHEDULE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAP, RATE SCHEDULE, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE IN
YOUR AREA
Contact your telephone company and/or long distance service provider and they will be able to supply this information.
