Read the following scenario:

You are a manager or supervisor of a company, and you need to acquire trainers to train your staff on using Microsoft Office programs. You must request proposals from various training companies and trainers to fill this need.

Write a 3- to 5-page request for proposal (RFP) and include the following:

I. Introduction to the company

1. Description of your company

2. Your company's business goals

II. Introduction to the project

1. Project goals

2. Time allocated to complete the project

3. Budget for the project

4. Description of the needed training

III. Administrative information

1. Desired qualifications

2. Requirements for formatting and submitting proposals

3. Confidentiality notice of all proposal submissions

4. Employer and organizational reference requirements

5. Contact information for clarification or questions

6. Deadline for proposal submission

7. Timeframe for vendor selection

8. Selection criteria

IV. Other items that may be important for inquiring candidates