Resource allocations worksheet

The RFP consists of a cover letter, detailed instructions to proposers, a copy of the study protocol, the completed study specifications worksheet, a resource allocations worksheet and a copy of the sponsor s standard CRO agreement. The cover letter should briefly describe the study goal, provide an overview of the clinical plan, specify the proposal due date, indicate that the CRO may be invited to present its proposal orally to the sponsor and specify the timing for the sponsor s reply. The CRO should be given approximately two weeks to prepare a proposal, and the sponsor should expect to reply to the proposals within two weeks. 

Resource allocations. This is a list of the types of personnel to be involved in the study, the estimated number of hours/FTEs for each skill level and the fee charged for each skill level (see the resource allocations worksheet described below). 

Figure 54.2 Resource allocations worksheet (Reproduced with permission from Vogel and Resnick, 1996).

The principal criterion for selecting a CRO, capability, is determined largely by what skill levels and amount of effort (hours/FTEs) the CRO proposes to use to conduct the study. Cost, which is another important selection criterion, is determined by the rates charged for each skill level. CROs should be required to summarize these data in a resource allocations worksheet (Figure... 

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