--- title: Guide for Surplus RFPs | GovDeals description: Streamline your surplus sales process with our customizable RFP template, designed to help public entities select the best providers while maximizing revenue and promoting transparency. --- [![GovDeals powered by Liquidity Services](https://featured.govdeals.com/hubfs/Branding/Landing%20Page%20Logo%20Branding/GD-LP-Logo.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/) About GovDeals [Selling Surplus](https://featured.govdeals.com/about-govdeals?hsLang=en) [Marketing Surplus](https://featured.govdeals.com/marketing?hsLang=en) [Powering the Circular Economy](https://featured.govdeals.com/sustainability?hsLang=en) [GovDeals By the Numbers](https://featured.govdeals.com/by-the-numbers?hsLang=en) [In the News](https://featured.govdeals.com/in-the-news?hsLang=en) Government Services [Law Enforcement ](https://featured.govdeals.com/police-surplus?hsLang=en) [Fire & EMS](https://featured.govdeals.com/fire-emergency-surplus?hsLang=en) [Federal Government](https://featured.govdeals.com/federal-government?hsLang=en) [State Government](https://featured.govdeals.com/state-surplus-property?hsLang=en) [Education ](https://featured.govdeals.com/sell-education-surplus?hsLang=en) [Procurement](https://featured.govdeals.com/procurement?hsLang=en) [RFP Template](https://featured.govdeals.com/rfp-guide) Energy & Equipment [Public Works ](https://featured.govdeals.com/public-works?hsLang=en) [Utilities](https://featured.govdeals.com/utility-providers?hsLang=en) [Electric Companies](https://featured.govdeals.com/electric-co-ops?hsLang=en) [Heavy Equipment ](https://featured.govdeals.com/heavy-equipment-and-construction?hsLang=en) [Industrial Equipment ](https://featured.govdeals.com/industrial?hsLang=en) [Groundskeeping & Facility Equipment](https://featured.govdeals.com/groundskeeping-facility-equipment?hsLang=en) Tech & Innovation [Information Technology](https://featured.govdeals.com/information-technology?hsLang=en) [Lab and Medical ](https://featured.govdeals.com/lab-medical?hsLang=en) [Consumer Goods](https://featured.govdeals.com/consumer-goods?hsLang=en) Transportation [Fleet Management](https://featured.govdeals.com/sell-government-vehicles?hsLang=en) [Recovered Vehicles](https://featured.govdeals.com/recovered-vehicles?hsLang=en) [Air, Rail, and Sea](https://featured.govdeals.com/air-rail-and-sea?hsLang=en) [Recreational Vehicles](https://featured.govdeals.com/rv-wholesale-sales?hsLang=en) [Scrap, Parts, and Metals](https://featured.govdeals.com/scrap-metal-parts?hsLang=en) Real Estate [Surplus Real Estate](https://featured.govdeals.com/real-estate?hsLang=en) [Real Estate Services](https://featured.govdeals.com/real-estate/services?hsLang=en) [Foreclosure Sales](https://featured.govdeals.com/real-estate/foreclosure-sales?hsLang=en) [Investment Properties](https://featured.govdeals.com/real-estate/investment-properties?hsLang=en) [How to List Real Estate](https://featured.govdeals.com/real-estate/how-to-list?hsLang=en) [Real Estate FAQs](https://featured.govdeals.com/real-estate/faqs?hsLang=en) ☰ # The Ultimate RFP Guide for Surplus Solutions Are you a public entity going out to bid for your surplus and excess assets? Consider the following key evaluation criteria before putting together a formal request for proposal. ## Considering All Your Options ![rfp template govdeals](https://featured.govdeals.com/hubfs/blog%20images.jpg) There are many aspects to determining what makes a superior surplus sales provider, but it does not have to all fall on your shoulders. A new program is often met with questions and concerns, but with a transparent RFP that covers all situations and criteria, you can rest assured that the tendering process will reveal the best provider.  When choosing the most suitable surplus provider, you can remove uncertainties and achieve confidence in the tendering process by asking the right questions. Access your [free RFP Template](https://featured.govdeals.com/rfp-guide#TemplateDownload) today to promote transparency and effectiveness in your surplus disposal strategy. --- ## Your Surplus Solution - What's Included? - Why Do I Need it? - Is it Customizable? ### What's Included? The guide includes a templated RFP draft as well as a comprehensive list of questions and criteria to evaluate potential surplus partners, ensuring you choose the best fit for your needs. ![rfp template](https://featured.govdeals.com/hubfs/20-1.jpg) ### Why Do I Need it? By using the RFP Template, your organization can streamline the surplus sales process, reduce overhead, and maximize revenue by selecting the most capable provider. This template is ideal for procurement and surplus management teams looking to improve their tendering process. ![why do i need it](https://featured.govdeals.com/hubfs/21.jpg) ### Is it Customizable? Yes, the template is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your specific requirements and surplus sales goals, while simultaneously promoting transparency and effectiveness in your surplus disposal strategy. ![customizable rfp template](https://featured.govdeals.com/hubfs/17.jpg) --- ##### Your Downloadable Template Submit your information to receive an email containing our suggested evaluation criteria and a customizable RFP template. ![download rfp govdeals](https://featured.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-BLOG-1280x720%20(1).jpg?width=550&height=309&name=GD-BLOG-1280x720%20(1).jpg)   --- ## Key Evaluation Criteria To achieve truly exceptional results, the most successful RFPs go beyond the basics by carefully assessing and strategically prioritizing a set of crucial deliverables. These deliverables are not just important; they are the backbone of a well-structured surplus solution. 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