What Specs Should I Send For A Bulk Bag Rfq?

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If you want a bulk bag RFQ that gets quoted fast (and correctly), this is the truth:

Most RFQs are too vague.
Suppliers guess.
Quotes come back wrong.
Then you burn a week “clarifying” and end up paying for mistakes you could’ve avoided with one good email.

So here’s the exact answer to: What specs should I send for a bulk bag RFQ?
Plus copy/paste templates you can use immediately.

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The 12 Specs to Send in Every Bulk Bag RFQ (The “No Back-and-Forth” List)

If you include these, you’ll get a clean quote in one round.

1) Product being packaged

Name it if you can. If you can’t, describe it:

  • powder / pellet / granule / flakes / sharp scrap

  • dusty or not

  • moisture sensitive or not

This determines coating, seams, liner needs, and discharge setup.

2) Industry / end use

Food, pharma, chemical, agriculture, construction—this affects:

  • cleanliness expectations

  • whether new vs used is acceptable

  • whether documentation matters

3) Target fill weight per bag (lbs)

This drives:

  • bag size recommendation

  • SWL selection

  • stacking stability

No fill weight = fake quote.

4) Desired Safe Working Load (SWL)

If you know your SWL, include it.

If you don’t, tell the supplier:

  • target fill weight

  • how you handle bags (forklift / crane / both)

  • whether you stack

Most operations choose a little margin over target fill weight.

5) Bag dimensions (L x W x H) — or “recommend”

If you have a known size, include it.

If not, this is totally fine:
“Please recommend bag size based on our product and target weight.”

6) Bag style (construction type)

Most common:

  • U-panel

  • Circular

  • 4-panel

  • Baffle (for stacking stability)

If you don’t know, ask the supplier to recommend based on stacking and space.

7) Top style (how you fill)

Pick one:

  • Open top

  • Duffle top

  • Fill spout

If dust control matters, open top usually isn’t the best.

8) Bottom style (how you empty)

Pick one:

  • Flat bottom

  • Discharge spout

  • Full drop bottom (less common)

Discharge spouts are usually cleaner and more controlled.

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9) Fabric type: coated vs uncoated

  • Coated: reduces sifting/leaks, keeps exterior cleaner

  • Uncoated: breathable, lower cost, may leak fines depending on product

If unsure, ask for both options quoted.

10) Liner requirement (and why)

Options:

  • none

  • loose liner

  • form-fit liner

  • barrier liner (moisture control)

Tell the supplier what you’re trying to prevent:

  • dust leaks

  • contamination

  • moisture absorption

  • odor exposure

11) Quantity + frequency (this impacts price massively)

Include:

  • quantity needed (MOQ for new bags is 2,000)

  • one-time vs monthly vs quarterly

  • whether you want truckload pricing

12) Ship-to ZIP + timing

You need:

  • delivery ZIP

  • target ship date

  • whether you can accept lead time or need stock

Without ZIP and timing, freight and lead time are guesses.

Optional Specs That Make Quotes Even More Accurate

If you can include these, do it:

  • Color preference (white, natural, custom)

  • Printing required? (logo / warning labels)

  • Dust sifting issue today? yes/no

  • Moisture sensitivity (low/med/high)

  • Storage time in bags (days/weeks/months)

  • Stacking height (how many high)

  • Any certification/documentation requirements (UN rated, static control, etc.)

The “Perfect Bulk Bag RFQ” Template (Copy/Paste)

Use this and you’ll get fast, accurate quotes.

Subject: RFQ — Bulk Bags (Quote + Lead Time + Freight)

Hello — Please quote bulk bags with the specifications below. Include unit pricing, lead time, and freight to the ship-to ZIP. Please include truckload pricing tiers if available.

  • Product: __________ (powder/pellet/granule; dusty? moisture sensitive?)

  • Industry/end use: __________

  • Target fill weight per bag: ____ lbs

  • SWL required: ____ (or “recommend”)

  • Bag size (LxWxH): ____ (or “recommend”)

  • Bag style: U-panel / Circular / 4-panel / Baffle (or “recommend”)

  • Top style: Open / Duffle / Fill spout

  • Bottom style: Flat / Discharge spout / Full drop

  • Fabric: Coated / Uncoated (quote both if unsure)

  • Liner: None / Loose / Form-fit / Barrier (quote options if unsure)

  • Stacking: Yes/No — how many high? ____

  • Handling method: Forklift / Crane / Both

  • Quantity: ____ bags (MOQ 2,000 for new bulk bags)

  • Frequency: One-time / Monthly / Quarterly

  • Ship-to ZIP: ____

  • Target ship date: ____

Thank you,
[Name]
[Company]
[Phone]

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The “I Don’t Know Specs” RFQ (Still Works)

If you only know the basics, send this:

Subject: Bulk Bag Quote Needed — Please Recommend Specs

Hello — Please quote bulk bags for:

  • Product type: powder / pellet / granule / sharp

  • Target weight per bag: ____ lbs

  • Dusty or sifting issues? Yes/No

  • Moisture sensitivity: Low/Med/High

  • Filling method: ____

  • Emptying method: ____

  • Quantity: ____

  • Ship-to ZIP: ____

  • Need ASAP or flexible?: ____

Please recommend bag size, SWL, top/bottom style, fabric type, and liner type. Include pricing + lead time + freight.

Thanks,
[Name]
[Company]
[Phone]

Bottom Line

For a bulk bag RFQ, send specs that answer five questions:

  1. What is it?

  2. How much goes in?

  3. How does it get filled and emptied?

  4. What protection does it need (liner/coating)?

  5. How many, and where is it going?

Do that, and CPP can quote you fast, clean, and at truckload economics when it makes sense.

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