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Project identifiers, RFI number, date submitted, submitting party, and reference to the original drawing or contract clause so reviewers can trace the request to its source and context.
Use the RFI Calculation Template to standardize cost and schedule assessments, reduce interpretation errors, and maintain an auditable trail of assumptions and decisions. It improves comparability between responses and supports clearer approvals and budget adjustments.
Typical users include project managers, cost estimators, procurement officers, and contract administrators who assess RFI impacts.
The template also supports auditors and finance teams who reconcile budgets and approve change orders.
Project identifiers, RFI number, date submitted, submitting party, and reference to the original drawing or contract clause so reviewers can trace the request to its source and context.
Document explicit assumptions such as productivity rates, labor classifications, material lead times, and baseline schedule conditions used in the calculation to avoid later disputes or rework.
List each impacted contract item with quantity, unit price, computed extended cost, and an identifier linking back to drawings or specification sections for auditability and documentation.
Show formulas or cell references (unit×quantity, escalation, overhead, contingency) and include any applied multipliers with a brief rationale and rounding rules applied for each line.
Attach vendor quotes, time sheets, marked drawings, correspondence, and cost worksheets. Reference file names or exhibit numbers so reviewers can verify sources quickly during review.
Include signature blocks, role titles, dates, and an audit trail of reviewer actions. Capture whether the RFI changes are provisional or final and authorized status.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Auto-calculation | Enable formulas; lock source cells from editing |
| Required Fields | Mark cost lines, assumptions, and approvals required |
| Routing | Set role-based reviewers and sequential approvals |
| Notifications | Email and SMS alerts for pending signer actions |
Ensure the chosen platform supports secure storage, audit trails, conditional fields, and eSignature to preserve evidentiary value.
Submit within contractual RFI timeframe, often 7–14 days.
Stakeholders typically review within 5–10 business days.
Procurement or estimating team validates quotes within 10 business days.
Approvals decided per governance; may be provisional pending negotiation.
Approved impacts update budget and schedule in next control period.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8 per user/month billed annually | $15 per user/month billed annually | $14 per user/month billed annually | $19 per user/month billed annually | $15 per user/month billed annually |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Varies by vendor; check plan terms | Varies by vendor; check plan terms | Varies by vendor; check plan terms | Varies by vendor; check plan terms |
| Bulk Send | Available on Business Premium and up | Available on select plans; vendor limits apply | Available; plan-dependent bulk send feature | Available; included on most business plans | Not available on standard plans |
| Audit Trail | Full audit trail with timestamps, IP, and history | Full audit trail with timestamps and history | Full audit trail with timestamps and history | Full audit trail available | Full audit trail available |
| HIPAA Compliant | HIPAA-compliant with BAA available upon request | HIPAA-compliant with BAA available | HIPAA-compliant where configured with BAA | Not HIPAA compliant | Not HIPAA compliant |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap; unlimited users at no extra cost | Limit 100 envelopes per user per year | Varies by plan and vendor | Varies by plan and vendor | Varies by plan and vendor |