To create an RFI, click on RFIs on the left navigation menu and select Add RFI.
Add RFI Form Cells
Subject – RFI Name
RFI Date – Date RFI is created
Due Date – Date Response is Required
Question – Text area for question
Submitted By – Party that creates RFI
Answerer -Party to Answer RFI. If the intended recipient does not appear in list, add them to the Project Information Page
Affects Cost – Select Yes or No. Defaults to No selection
Affects Schedule – Select Yes or No. Defaults to No selection
Bidding RFI – Selecting Yes will identify this as a Bidding RFI next the RFI number and on the reports
Specification – Select from Planroom or free type
Drawing – Select from Planroom or free type
Cost Code – Select from cost code list
Distribution – To Copy Contacts on the RFI, start typing and the system will suggest matches. If the contact is not yet in your database, the system will prompt you to enter with a Quick Add feature.
Available Contacts – Contacts that are already a part of the project team. These can be added to Selected Contacts and can add a response to the RFI.
Attachments – Drag & Drop or Click to Browse for files
Reminders – Check box to send Automated Reminders 24 hours prior
Save – Saves any updates to the RFI Form
Save and Submit – Saves information, then sends the RFI out to recipient and distribution list via e-mail. Answers and Responses are collected via the e-mail link and posted in the View/Manage Answer menu choice.