BAFO negotiation checklist
Best-And-Final-Offer rounds are leverage moments. This checklist walks through the prep, the conversation, and the post-call follow-through to maximise your savings without poisoning the relationship.
BAFO works when 2-3 hotels are within 5% of each other on composite score. Tell them all that they're tied. Ask each for one revised quote in 48-72h with one improvement. This checklist preps you for the conversation and ensures you don't leave money on the table.
Pre-BAFO preparation (5)
BAFO call structure (each hotel) (6)
Concessions worth asking for (9)
Decision + close (5)
How this checklist works
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Next steps
Combine this with our 14-section RFP template and the contract review checklist for a complete sourcing workflow. If you'd rather automate this, try Easy RFP free.