...Assignment 1: Sealed Bids vs. Competitive Proposals Howard Dingle William La Salle BUS 315- Cost and Price Analysis 10-28-12 Abstract In order to compare and contrast Competitive Contracts and Sealed Bidding Contracts, I have to define each term. After defining the terms I have to explain which contract I think is the most valued contract alternative. Write a 1-2 page paper in which you compare and contrast sealed bidding and competitive proposals in terms of which are most advantageous to contractors. In order to do compare and contrast analysis of seal bidding contracts and competitive proposal contracts, I have to define each concept fully. After completing this task, then I can come to a decision in which I think which contract is the most suited to conduct business in my opinion. Sealed bid is the document enclosed in a glued (sealed) envelope and submitted in response to invitation-to-bid (ITB). Sealed bids received up to the deadline date are generally opened at a stated time and place (usually in the presence of anyone who may wish to be present) and evaluated for award of a contract. Competitive sealed bids are for purchases of items of tangible personal property; services and construction over $10,000 or $20,000 small purchase limits. Bids for construction contractors or heavy equipment purchases are good examples of a competitive sealed bid. Competitive Proposals is a procurement that meets the following criteria: 1. Is initiated by...
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...Case Assignment 1 1. Build the management-research question hierarchy. The management –research question occurs during stage 1 of the research process. The approach for this stage of the research process is to state the dilemma that prompts the research and then develop other questions by progressively breaking down the original question into more specific one (Cooper & Schindler, 2014, p. 77). Our case highlights a multistage communication study undertaken by the research department of Penton Media, a publisher of business trade magazines, to determine the long-term viability of a reader and advertiser service, the reader service card, a post-card-size device used by readers to request additional information from a particular advertiser. Leveraging the scenario described in the case assignment, we will build out the management-research question hierarchy (Cooper & Schindler, 2010). Discover Management Dilemma The process begins at the most general level with the management dilemma. This is usually a symptom of an actual problem (Cooper & Schindler, 2014, p. 77). In our case study, the actual problem or dilemma is a decline in use of Penton Media’s publication reader service cards, a post-card-size device used by readers to request additional information from a particular advertiser. This postcard –sized device features a series of numbers, with one number assigned to each ad appearing in the publication. Readers circle the advertiser’s number...
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...ID (but not required) PROJ 420/Semester and Session Project Topic Proposal and Outline WEEK 1 Assignment Project Topic Proposal and Outline Topic: For the Course Project for this class I would like to prepare my risk management plan based on the topic of “_____________.” I am currently trying to plan my XX Project that will include XXX. A brief overview of my project is XXXXX. This project is driven by the fact XXX. Outline: (Not a WBS) I. INTRODUCTION to the topic II. RISK MANGEMENT PLANNING i. Approach ii. Project charter/goals iii. Roles and Responsibilities iv. Risk Tolerances v. Budget and Timing vi. Reporting and Tracking III. RISK IDENTIFICATION vii. Identify Risks viii. Identify Triggers ix. Categorize Risks x. Assumptions Analysis xi. Diagramming Inputs to Other Processes IV. QUALITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS xii. Risk Ranking for the Wedding xiii. List of Prioritized Risks xiv. List of Risks for Additional Analysis and Management xv. Trend Results V. QUANTITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS xvi. Sensitivity Analysis xvii. Decision Tree Analysis xviii. Prioritized List of Quantified Risks xix. Probabilistic Analysis of Project xx. Probability of Achieving the Cost and Time Objectives xxi. Trend Results VI. RISK RESPONSE PLANNING xxii. Avoidance xxiii. Transference xxiv...
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...working together in groups and then proving your individual knowledge by producing your own writing. Assignments: 1. Group email (informative). Email to the instructor describing the company. 2. Individual email (invitation). Email to other individuals in the company inviting them to a brainstorming meeting about how to resolve a staffing shortage. 3. Group memo (information report). Memo written to the company’s CEO reporting options generated in the brainstorming meeting. 4. Individual memo (persuasive memo). Memo written to all departments asking them to share information on their best employees for the purpose of reassigning those employees to solve staffing shortages in certain departments. 5. Group business letter (request for information). Letter written to a temp agencies requesting information on temp workers to help solve staffing shortage. 6. Individual business letter (request for information). Letter written to a college requesting information about internship programs for the company to help solve staffing shortage. 7. Group negative reply letter. Letter written to the college explaining a negative decision about unpaid internships. 8. Individual negative reply letter. Negative reply letter written to a college student who had applied for an unpaid internship. 9. Group request for proposal. Letter written as a request for a proposal...
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...DRAFT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH STANDARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (SRFP) FOR SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRM (National) (Complex Time Based - above Tk. 10 Million) Central Procurement Technical Unit Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division Ministry of Planning August 2009 PS8 Guidance Notes on the Use of the Standard Request for Proposal These guidance notes have been prepared by the CPTU to assist a Procuring Entity in the preparation, using this Standard Request for Proposal (SRFP), for procurement of Intellectual and Professional Services having estimated cost above Tk. 10 million. The Procuring Entity should also refer to the Public Procurement Act, 2006 (Act No 24 of 2006), and the Public Procurement Rules 2008, issued to supplement the act available on CPTU,s website: http://www.cptu.gov.bd/. All concerned are advised to refer to the aforementioned Act and Rules while participating in any selection process of Consultants. The use of SRFP (PS8) applies when a shortlisting process following Expressions of Interest has taken place and the short-listed Applicants are invited to submit a Proposal. This document shall be used when a Procuring Entity (the Client) wishes to select an Applicant (Consultant) for assignments for which remuneration is being determined on the basis of the time actually spent by the Consultant in carrying out the Services. ...
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...Students, please view the "Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment" in the Student Center. Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center. Assignment 1: Request for Proposal – Response Due Week 2 and worth 50 points You are a $10 million consulting company responding to a Request for Proposal for a prospective client. The client seeks an analysis of its existing network in anticipation of a large merger. This engagement would be worth over $5 million in revenue to your $10 million company. The client seeks to ensure that your small organization has the technical acumen to prepare, guide, and assess merging the two company networks. Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1. Prepare an opening statement that specifies your organization’s capabilities to manage a deployment of this size. 2. Graphically depict and effectively promote your company’s structured development and services using Visio or its open source alternative software. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length. 3. Explain what the client can expect from your services. Our organization is a small sized network consulting company that specializes in LAN configuration, Inter-LAN routing designing, topology designs, and VLAN configurations. Our quality team of experts are all CCIE qualified in all the services we can provide for the merger of the two networks. Many of our consultants are highly rated in the industry...
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...602345 Fax +254 20 603792 Email: Website: www.kws.go.ke This Request for Proposal (RFP) includes the following documents: Letter of Invitation Terms Of Reference Instructions to Bidders Data Sheet Technical Proposal – Standard Forms Financial Proposal – Standard Forms Required Documentation Standard Form of Contract Head – Supply Chain Management 2 LETTER OF INVITATION Dear Sir/Madam: RE: Tender No: KWS/RFP/MBD/42/2012- 2013: Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite you to submit a detailed Technical and Financial proposal to provide consultancy services to undertake a CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY in (8) major Parks. Kindly submit your formal application in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP). Suitable consultants will be identified on the basis of their responsiveness to the requirements for the scope of the tasks and contract conditions. Kenya Wildlife Service will thereafter award the tender in accordance with procedures set out in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006. Eligible firms may purchase the RFP guidelines from the procurement office, Kenya Wildlife Service, between 9.00am and 4.00pm, at a non-refundable fee of Ksh.2,000.00 Further information may also be obtained from the Procurement office at KWS Headquarters, Tel 254-02-3991000/2000, email address; hps@kws.go.ke. Completed proposals written in English language and packaged in plain sealed envelopes...
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...techniques, and nuances for producing e-mails, memos, reports, proposals, project specifications, and user manuals, as well as other technical documents. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Dobrin, S. I., Keller, C. J., & Weisser, C. R. (2010). Technical communication in the twenty-first century (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Gerson, S. J., & Gerson, S. M. (2012). Technical communication: Process and product (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: The Technical Writing Process Nov 12 - 18 Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Identify how writing methods are used in the corporate environment. Compare differences between technical and expository writing. Reading Read the Week One Read Me First. Reading Read Ch. 1, “An Introduction to Technical Communication,” of...
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...Request for Proposal: Enterprise Content Management Solution May, 2013 World Vision International STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY All information within this RFP, regardless of the communication form, is given in absolute confidence and may not be disclosed without written permission from World Vision International. Page 1 of 15 1. Introduction 1.1 Invitation to Bid 1.2 Information about World Vision 2. Project Background 2.1 Goals and Objectives 2.2 RFP Timetable 2.3 World Vision Contact 3. Instructions for Intent to Respond and Submitting Proposals 4. Required Written Response 4.1 Vendor Profile 5. Evaluation and Agreement Formation 5.1 Evaluation Criteria 5.2 Agreement Formation Appendix 1 Intent to Respond Form Appendix 2 Supplemental Material 3 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 7 8 11 11 11 13 14 Page 2 of 15 1. Introduction 1.1 Invitation to Bid World Vision International, together with its affiliated offices across the globe that make up the World Vision Partnership, (“World Vision”) invites your organization to submit a proposal for Enterprise Content Management solution strategy based on the specifications, requirements and terms and conditions set forth in this Request For Proposal (RFP). This RFP is intended to enable World Vision to identify a service provider to supply the afore-mentioned strategy. This RFP describes our current understanding of our global needs, however these needs are subject to change. ...
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...REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Microsoft Office Training RFP #10-075 Closing: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 2:00 pm local time. Halifax Regional Municipality Procurement Section P.O. Box 1749, Halifax 3 rd Floor, Duke Tower, Scotia Square, 5251 Duke Street Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 3A5 Halifax Regional Municipality July 27, 2010 RFP # 10-075, Microsoft Office Training Pa ge 2 _______________________________________________________________________________ Rev 01-01-2010 July 27, 2010 NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #10-075 Microsoft Office 2010 Training The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/ firms to provide Microsoft Office Training Sealed Proposals, Three (3) copies – Two (2) bound and one (1) unbound for #10-075, Microsoft Office Training , Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax, Nova Scotia will be received by Halifax Regional Municipality Procurement Office, 3 rd Floor, Duke Tower, Scotia Square, 5251 Duke Street, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J 3A5, until 2:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday August 10, 2010 All questions concerning the procurement process shall be directed to Stephen Terry, Senior Procurement Consultant, at (902) 490-2175, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. or E-mail to terryst@halifax.ca and those of a technical nature to Frans Sanders , Phone 490-2909, or E-mail to sanderf@halifax.ca . Instructions, forms, and specifications may be obtained from the Halifax Regional Municipality ...
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...DIVISION OF PURCHASING Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter, Governor Department of Administration Teresa Luna, Director P.O. Box 83720 Boise, Idaho 83720-0075 (208) 327-7465 FAX (208) 327-7320 purchasing.idaho.gov JANUARY 2007 GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Table of Contents 1. 1.2 2. 2.4 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 PREPARATION - PLANNING THE RFP 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 3. PAGE Definition and Use Some Common Uses of the Request For Proposal Appropriateness Preparation & Response Time Statement of Intent - Scope of Work Evaluation Factors 2.4.1 Mandatory Requirements 2.4.2 Determining Evaluation Factors 2.4.3 Technical Capability & Solution Approach Weighting Factors 2.5.1 Technical Capability & Solution Approach 2.5.2 Cost Proposal 2.5.3 Managerial & Staff Capability Evaluation Rating Form - Scoring Sheet Choosing Your Evaluation Team Oral Presentations References Pre-Proposal Conference 2.10.1 Scheduling a Conference 2.10.2 Answering Questions Other Considerations 2.11.1 Public Notice 2.11.2 Amendment, Modification, or Withdrawal 2.11.3 Late Proposals, Modifications, or Withdrawals 2.11.4 Receipt & Record of Proposal 2.11.5 Mistakes in Proposals 2.11.5.1 Before Due Date & Time 2.11.5.2 After Receipt But Before Award 2.11.5.3 Discovered After Award Appeals CREATION - A MODEL RFP FORMAT 3.1 3.2 3.3 Cover...
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...Assignment: Pick an administrative agency of either the federal or a state government. Find where the current and proposed regulation changes for that agency are located on the Internet. (i.e., the Federal Register or the State Administrative Agency website.) Regulations.gov is a good place to begin your research. Pick one proposed regulation change currently under consideration (if you find one that has already closed out but interests you, you can use that instead) and write the following regarding it: 1. State the administrative agency which controls the regulation. Explain why this agency and your proposed regulation interests you (of briefly). Will this proposed regulation affect you or the business in which you are working? If so, how? The Georgia Department of Regulation- I goes to the casinos with friends occasional and I one of my friend owns few gas stations that have coin-operated amusement machines. This is affecting my friend due to the fact Department of Revenue is refusing to issue businesses licensed for the operation of coin-operated amusement machines in his place of business. 2. Describe the proposal/change. (10 points) The proposed regulation would authorize all gas stations the ability to apply for amusement and entertainment license while looking for more ways to gain revenue. With the state looking to bring three casinos here that would bring nearly $1 billion by 2014. Independent small business should have that opportunity as well...
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...for PM598 consists of three parts, which provide familiarization to processes associated with Contract and Procurement Management. • Part 1 (PP1) of the course project focuses on the first section of the RFP and entails selecting one of the three RFP procurement cases listed under the PP1 section and using the PP1&2 - Course Project RFP Template document in the Doc Sharing area to develop information to support section one of the RFP. • Part 1 (PP2) of the course project entails completing the remaining sections of the RFP by developing a comprehensive document that could be submitted to a vendor. • Part 3 (PP3) of the course project entails selecting one of the three case studies from the PP3 - Course Project Case Study document in the Doc Sharing area and answering questions that demonstrate an understanding of the Garrett text. The deliverable for PP3 is a seven-page document that addresses each of the questions specified for the case study selected. This three-part project provides an overview of the processes and material that is used to develop a RFP as well as address relevant questions that could result from Contract and Procurement management. The points assigned to each part of the course project are listed below: |Course Project Assignment | Due |Points | | Course Project Part 1 (PP1) |Week 2 |40 | | Course Project Part 2 (PP2) |Week 4 |125 | | Course Project Part 3 (PP3) ...
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...Students will investigate a business-related issue in their content area and design a publishable research proposal. Course Textbook Zikmund, W. G., Babin, B. J., Carr, J. C., & Griffin, M. (2013). Business research methods (9th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western. Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Design and plan a research study. Apply statistical methods to business research. Apply research techniques to commerce and business issues. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics. Devise the sampling theory into appropriate sampling distributions. Write and test a hypothesis. Contrast and compare descriptive, correlational, and qualitative non-experimental research. Contrast and compare experimental and quasi-experimental research. Write a publishable research proposal paper using APA guidelines. Apply ethical research standards. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. Suggested Readings are provided in the Unit I, II, III, IV...
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...Request for Proposal Your Name ENG/221 Date Instructor Name ABC Services INC. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP No. 13-10-21 Microsoft Office Training ABC Services INC. is a company that provides a myriad of services to various clients and has recently installed a completely revamped computer network and is looking for vendors to provide training for employees on the new Microsoft Office applications that came preloaded on the new computers. 1. Instructions for Respondents 1. Request ABC Services INC. is requesting proposals to select a qualified Vendor to provide the following services including, but not limited to: • Instructor(s) to provide training on the following Microsoft Office programs o Word o Access o Excel o Outlook o Powerpoint • Supporting materials for each course 2. Introduction Starting in November 2013, ABC Services INC. has updated to Windows 7 and is using the newest version of the Microsoft Office program. ABC Services has approximately 30 employees and will require all of these users to be proficient in the use of the newer versions of the Microsoft Office products. 3. Project Description and Timelines ABC Services INC. is anticipating the training to start on the week of November 18th, 2013...
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