To estimate costs for large network purchases, organizations often:
A)purchase all network purchases 'off the shelf'
B)obtain 'book value' information for the existing network from the accounting department
C)ask other companies for an itemized list of their previous year's IT equipment purchases
D)multiply old network costs by a factor of 3
E)issue an RFP to vendors

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Issuing an RFP (Request for Proposal) to vendors is the best choice to estimate costs for large network purchases. This allows the organization to gather proposals and pricing information from multiple vendors and compare them to determine the best value for their needs. It also allows them to specify their requirements and receive customized solutions from vendors. The other options listed are not effective or reliable methods for estimating costs.

To Estimate Costs for Large Network Purchases, Organizations Often