Choosing an Ecommerce Development Partner: RFP Template
Choosing the wrong development partner is more expensive than choosing the wrong platform. This template is the document your buyer is trying to write anyway: the questions that surface who can actually deliver.
Use it to run a fair comparison and to spot the agencies who will overpromise and underdeliver.
What this guide covers
Scope the project clearly
A vague brief gets vague bids. Define it before you send it.
- Goals, constraints, and success metrics
- Your platform, integrations, and catalog
- Timeline and budget range
- What is in and out of scope
Ask the questions that matter
The answers that separate a real partner from a pitch.
- Relevant B2B and platform experience
- How they handle discovery and estimates
- Team, process, and communication
- Who owns the code and the data
Score the responses
Compare like for like, not by gut.
- A weighted scoring template
- Technical fit versus price
- References and case studies
- A documented decision
Watch for red flags
The warning signs that predict trouble.
- A quote with no discovery
- No clear ownership of code or data
- Overpromising on timeline
- No plan for support after launch
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