The 3PL RFP Template
The exact 7-section RFP Forthmatch operators use to score third-party logistics providers for Shopify brands. SLA targets, pricing transparency, tech requirements, and a vendor scoring rubric — ready to send to vendors today.
What's inside
- Brand snapshot — the operator-side fields a 3PL needs to quote you
- Required SLAs table — 8 targets with measurement window & penalty
- Pricing transparency — receiving, storage, pick-pack, returns
- Tech & integration deal-breakers (webhook latency, EDI, native Shopify)
- Operational fit checklist (locations, certifications, references)
- Vendor scoring rubric — 6 categories, weighted
- Submission instructions you can paste into the cover email
Drop in your brand details, send to 3 vendors, and score in 60 minutes per response.
Get the template
Email it to me — PDF and editable DOCX. We'll also drop you into the Forthmatch operator nurture (one email a week, unsubscribe anywhere).
Why operators use this template
Most 3PL RFPs we see are 30 pages of generic procurement boilerplate that the warehouse skims and answers with marketing copy. This one is short, structured, and forces the vendor to commit (Y/N) on every SLA — so when they miss it later, you have leverage.
Pair it with the 2026 State of 3PL Performance report for benchmark targets that actually hold up across 137 Shopify brands.