Request for Information

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A Request for Information (RFI) is a standard business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers. Normally it follows a format that can be used for comparative purposes.

RFI Procedure in the construction industry is used in cases where it is necessary to confirm the interpretation of a detail, specification or note on the construction drawings or to secure a documented directive or clarification from the architect or owner that is needed to continue work.

In the construction industry, a RFI raised by the General Contractor that has been answered by the Architect and distributed to all stakeholders is generally accepted as a change to the scope of work unless further approval is required for costs associated with the change.

[edit] See also

• Request For Tender and Request For Proposal

[edit] Simple Components

• Requirements (or, What do we want to do?)
• Specifications (or, How are we going to do this?)

[edit] Extended Components

• Objective/Summary
• Timeline
• Storyboard or Screenshots
• Deliverables - The bare minimum
• Evaluation criteria - For any bonuses
• Payment terms