RFQ means Request for Quote.
In plain English: “Vendor, what would you charge us for this?”
Sage 100 2025 Added RFQ to Purchase Order
Sage now allows a quote to be created in Purchase Order Entry.
A Request for Quote can be emailed to one or multiple vendors using Paperless Office, and the quote can be retained in Quote History.
Why That Is Useful
If purchasing regularly compares vendor pricing before choosing who gets the order, RFQ gives that process a place inside Sage rather than leaving it entirely in email and spreadsheets.
It Does Not Mean Every PO Needs an RFQ
For routine purchases with known vendor arrangements, the extra step may add nothing.
RFQ is most useful where vendor comparison is genuinely part of the purchasing decision.