RFI and submittal logs: every item numbered, dated and tracked
https://archon-partners.com/guides/rfi-submittal-log/

From Archon & Partners. Replace everything in [square brackets] and read each template before you use it.

=== Acknowledge an RFI or submittal ===
When: The day it arrives
Subject: [Project name] [number] received: [subject]

Hi [Name],

We have logged this as [number]: [subject], received [date].

We will respond by [response-due date]. If it affects work on site before then, call [name] on [phone].

Best,
[Your name]
[Firm name]

=== Log columns ===
When: Paste as the first row of a new sheet

Number	Type	Received	From	Subject	Response due	Status	Responded on	Link

=== Log settings to write down ===
When: Once per project

Response period in the contract (RFIs):
Response period in the contract (submittals):
Default when none is set:
Number prefixes:
Who logs incoming items:
Which calendar gets reminders (no guests):
Who updates Status and Responded on: