A facility manager is on a project team and needs a list of qualified potential contractors. What is the first document that the facility manager should send to the potential contractors?
The Request for Information (RFI) is the first document that a facility manager should send to potential contractors. The IFMA Project Management competency states that before soliciting proposals, facility managers should gather relevant information to determine which vendors or contractors are qualified.
RFI (B) gathers details on a contractor’s experience, capabilities, and past projects.
RFP (C) comes later and is only sent to pre-qualified contractors.
Pricing information (A) is premature before determining contractor qualifications.
Letter of Intent (D) is issued after selection, not in the initial phase.
Using an RFI ensures the facility manager only invites capable contractors, improving efficiency and project outcomes.
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