Procurement · Checklist

The pre-RFQ buyer checklist

Approaching suppliers before your site, permits and financing are locked down wastes time and burns credibility. Use this checklist as your gate: only issue an RFQ once every item is a yes.

Site readiness
Permits & compliance
Financing
Technical scope

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Site & infrastructure

Land title clear, access road, grid connection, water source tested, drainage plan, biosecurity buffer distance confirmed.

Permits & compliance

Zoning approval, environmental impact study (where required), veterinary permit, construction permit, waste management plan.

Financing

Own equity confirmed, bank pre-approval or ECA/DFI letter of interest, incoterm consistent with LC or T/T capacity.

Technical scope

Bird type and capacity fixed, technology envelope chosen (cage-free vs caged, tunnel vs cross), integrator vs multi-vendor decision made.

1. What equipment do you need? *17 options

2. Type of poultry *

3. Project type *

3b. Project stage *

Tells suppliers how mature the requirement is and how to structure their quote.

4. Estimated CAPEX / procurement value (USD)

Select the bracket that best matches your allocated or anticipated budget. This helps us route the RFQ to suppliers with the right project capacity.

4b. What are you looking for?

Pick all that apply.

4c. Preferred suppliers or brands (optional)

If you already have suppliers or equipment brands in mind, list them (comma-separated). We benchmark them against comparable qualified alternatives — vendor-neutral, no lock-in.

4d. Preferred technical specification (optional)

House size, climate zone, production target, equipment standards, Incoterms, warranty terms, or any must-have scope items. The more specific, the more comparable the quotes.

4e. Target quote submission date (optional)

When do you need supplier proposals back? We align outreach and reminders to this date.

5. Expected decision / award timeline

6. Where & how big?

6b. Farm size

6c. Equipment details (optional)

7. Your contact details *

💬 Anything else? (pick all that apply)

💰 I'd like to explore project financing (equipment, turnkey, or expansion).

📝 Project description (optional — helps suppliers quote faster)

Free for buyers · Supplier-paid model · No obligation · Human-assisted sourcing

Most buyers receive initial supplier matches within 24–72 hours.

FAQ

Common questions

How long does pre-RFQ readiness take?

For a greenfield project, 30–90 days. Suppliers spot skipped steps immediately and quietly deprioritize your RFQ.

Can FeedMatch help with financing?

Yes — see our financing hub for equipment leasing, ECA and buyer-credit options across multiple countries.