RFP Template for 3PL Partner Evaluation

Finding the Best Fulfillment Solution for Your Needs


Writing an RFP to find a 3PL partner for your order fulfillment needs can be a daunting process, especially if you are doing it for the first time. An RFP is like matchmaking for your eCommerce business: you are on the search for that special someone who can fulfill orders to your needs and at the lowest possible cost.

Cahoot is an ecommerce order fulfillment network that helps merchants across many marketplaces and channels – from Amazon to Walmart to branded websites like Shopify & Big Commerce. This gives us special insights into what makes a 3PL partnership successful. We understand the frustration of brainstorming the details in an RFP and we’ve assembled a template to make sure you’re asking the right questions to a potential 3PL partner. In this file, you’ll get the questions you need to ask on: 

  • Service Level Agreements and Remedies
  • Pricing Structures 
  • Charges for Additional Services
  • Software Integrations
  • And much more…