A Checklist outlining key steps to take when issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for information technology (IT) services. It addresses the reasons why customers issue RFPs for IT services, preliminary considerations, how to prepare for RFP issuance, typical RFP contents, and factors to consider when evaluating RFP responses. While prepared for an RFP for IT services specifically, many of the steps and issues discussed also apply to RFPs in general.