...Request for Proposal Template A carefully crafted "Request for Proposal" (RFP) is the key to getting the best quality services you require for your project. This tool provides you with guidance and a template for preparing a good RFP. Instructions: 1. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is your "official" statement to vendors about the services you require. Vendors typically try to respond, point by point, to your RFP when they make their proposals. Therefore, the RFP "leads" vendors by focusing their attention on certain issues. In addition, it shapes their first impressions of your training development group and the project to be completed. Most importantly, the RFP is the foundation upon which the vendor's relationship with you is built. 2. For these reasons, the RFP must be carefully crafted and reviewed before distributing it to vendors. 3. This template below provides some suggestions for the contents of an RFP. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TEMPLATE A TYPICAL RFP The typical RFP includes the following sections: I. The General Training Goals This section includes the general business goals which are met by the new product or process on which the training will be based. In addition, it describes the key components of the new product or process (how it works) and compares these to existing products or processes with which vendors may be familiar. II. The Target Audiences This includes brief summaries of the jobs of the people who are to be...
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...Prepared October 4, 2013 Proprietary and confidential REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Table of Contents USING THIS TEMPLATE 3 TEMPLATE CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 5 PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 5 ADMINISTRATIVE 6 TECHNICAL CONTACT 6 CONTRACTUAL CONTACT 6 DUE DATES 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7 GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION 8 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 8 DETAILED RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 10 SCOPE, APPROACH, AND METHODOLOGY 10 DELIVERABLES 11 PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH 11 DETAILED AND ITEMIZED PRICING 11 APPENDIX: REFERENCES 11 APPENDIX: PROJECT TEAM STAFFING AND BIOGRAPHIES 11 APPENDIX: COMPANY OVERVIEW 12 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 13 CRITERIA 13 SCOPE OF WORK 14 REQUIREMENTS 14 DELIVERABLES 14 USING THIS TEMPLATE Savid Technologies has developed this Request For Proposal (“RFP”) template to help organizations identify and select a quality security vendor to perform professional services work. This template is absed off templates provided by Foundstone, Verisign, and other security institutions including countless RFP responses Savid has provided. It also lists questions organizations should consider asking potential vendors to ensure that a thorough and comprehensive approach to the project will be taken. This template should apply for a variety of information security projects including: External Network Vulnerability Assessment and...
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...REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL MICROSOFT® OFFICE® TRAINING RIORDEN MANUFACTURING ONE RIORDEN PLAZA SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95112 14 JULY 2014 Contents Summary and Background 4 Project Goals and Description 4 Scope of Training 4 Desired Qualifications 5 RFP Submission Guidelines 5 Estimated Timeline 6 Selection Criteria 6 Budget 6 References 8 Summary and Background Riordan Manufacturing is currently accepting proposals for training on Microsoft® Office® programs. Riorden Manufacturing communicates extensively internally and externally utilizing various Microsoft® Office® programs and has determined it needs to increase the companies’ proficiency and efficiency with them. The training will enhance products, project planning and improve communications amongst peers and our current and future clients. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from various candidates, conduct a fair and extensive evaluation based on criteria listed in this RFP, and select the candidate who best represents the direction Riorden Manufacturing wishes to go. Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer employing 550 people with projected annual earnings of $46 million. The company is wholly owned by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues in excess of $1 billion. Six Sigma, leading edge research and development (R&D) and exceeding International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000...
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...Procurement Management RFP Template: Template notes: ------------------------------------------------- The formats of RFP's used by companies and government agencies are seldom the same. The organization of the technical, management, and commercial information included in RFP's varies. There are six commonly used sections of information that procurement groups include in RFP's. We will use these six sections as a template for your RFP’s. ------------------------------------------------- 1. Instructions to Bidders 2. Description of Work 3. Proposal 4. Specifications and Drawings 5. Special Conditions ------------------------------------------------- 6. General Conditions and Contract Agreement The Instructions to Bidders provide sufficient information to bidders to allow them to prepare a responsive bid proposal. Most of this information is not required in the final contract for the work. The information in the Description of Work, Proposal, Specifications and Drawings, Special Conditions, and the General Conditions and Contract Agreement sections is included in the final contract for the work. The remainder of this template discusses each of these sections included in RFP's. Please feel free to type “N/A” under sections that are not applicable to your project and to add sub-sections as desired. Also, you will want to delete the description information (in blue) after you have added your data under each section of the template. How to make sure you are...
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...Creating a Successful RFP (Request for Proposal) Assignment Advanced Topics in Networking NETW471 Week 4 (DUE) Request for Proposal Throughout this course and the Information Technology/Telecommunications arena you may or may not work in, the concept of a “RFP” will be raised. Using the Course Lecture, the Internet, your textbook, our Thread Discussions and the many Telecommunications industry magazines on this topic, create a “RFP” on the technology you have selected. Write a 2-3 page (minimum) RFP, utilizing most or all the elements of a good RFP (ex. Solicitation Planning, Vendor Selection, and Evaluating the Proposal) and describing the technology you have selected . Please include a cover page (does not count towards the 2 to 3 page minimum). Please use the course lecture this week which describes fully the different aspects of a good RFP. Please also check our Webliography which gives you a list of industry magazines that provide examples of RFPs submitted on different technologies Point Value (towards final grade)== 60 Points Submission Instructions: Click on the “Dropbox” tab at the top of your screen and place the assignment in the “Week4:RFP” dropbasket. Grading RUBRIC for Request for Proposal (RFP) Grade Value Gradable Elements/Assessments for RFP High Value (50-60) points Research: Student’s paper was well researched and involved thoughtful and detailed analysis Identification/Use of Terms: Student clearly identified/spotted...
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...How to Write an RFP for e-Learning Services Including a Customizable RFP Template What is an RFP? How can you narrow the list of possibilities before contracting for services? How can you ensure that your organization’s business needs will be met? One solution is to write and distribute a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the marketplace. An RFP is a document produced by a company seeking goods and/or services and distributed to prospective vendors. Vendors then provide proposals based on the criteria specified within the RFP. A well-written RFP will outline specific information about your organization, the services and products you need, and the specific requirements suppliers must meet in order to win your business. It forces your to identify your business and technical requirements. It also forces the vendor to state in writing to what extent they can meet your requirements. A written RFP increases market awareness of your organization’s needs, thereby increasing the competition to serve those needs and increasing the formality of the relationship between you and the supplier. In short, an RFP places you—the buyer—in control of the desired service levels and related requirements and lets potential vendors know up front that your most important concern is the level of customer service you will receive. Reasons to Write a Formal Request for Proposal • To increase competition for your organization’s money, which will increase the options and potentially could drive down...
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...Request for Proposal (RFP) Template Project Title Company Background [Insert a concise paragraph outlining your company’s background. Four to five sentences is a typical length for a small or medium-sized company.] Project Description [Insert a summary of your project, including the problem/opportunity, goals/objectives and any information that will help the vendors understand the need for the project. Be sure not to outline specific requirements in this section. A small project may consist of eight to10 sentences while a larger project could be several pages in length.] Design Requirements [Insert an outline of any requirements that pertain to the design of the project. This could vary depending on the type of project. For example, a website or marketing-related project may include information regarding branding standards or a style guide, whereas an IT project may include information pertaining to how the project deliverable will operate. Length varies widely based on the type of project.] Technical and Infrastructure Requirements [Insert any technical or infrastructure-related requirements, such as a server or database configuration. Length varies depending on the type of project.] Functional Requirements [Insert an outline of all the functionality you would like your project to have and include a short description. For example, an e-commerce project may include a catalog, shopping cart, order history and a related products page. Length varies widely based on...
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...Technology Network Infrastructure May 6, 2011 1 Purpose The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite prospective vendors to submit a proposal to supply a Structured Cabling solution to Tiffany’s networking. The RFP provides vendors with the relevant operational, performance, and architectural requirements for the solution. 2 Coverage & Participation The intended coverage of this RFP, and any agreement resulting from this solicitation, shall be for the use of all departments at Tiffany’s networking along with any satellite offices. Tiffany’s networking reserves the right to add and/or delete elements, or to change any element of the coverage and participation at any time without prior notification and without any liability or obligation of any kind or amount. General Information The Enterprise Insert Enterprise Description Here Describe the enterprise in a few brief paragraphs. State the core business of the enterprise, the number of employees and the general size of the IT infrastructure: number of workstations, servers, etc. Include a description of the business and location including any satellite offices that will be involved in the project. Describe the overall objectives of the Structured Cabling solution purchase. Focus on larger business goals, not technical specifications. For example, most enterprises put the purchase of a Structured Cabling solution in the context of meeting specific goals in a data...
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...Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Acquisition of trainers for Microsoft® Office® programs Presented Brenda Rivera Proposal Release Date: September 02, 2013 Proposal Due Date: October 22, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………3 1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE…………………………………………...…4 2. PROJECT GOALS………………………………………………………….4 3. TIME ALLOCATION……………………………………………….......…..5 4. BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT…………………………………….…..…5 5. SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS…………….…….…6 * 5.1 RFP Questions………………………………………………………………….….………...6 * 5.2 Response Format, Deadline, and Delivery……………………………………………...6 * 5.3 Presentation…………………………………………………………………………………..6 * 5.4 Important Due Dates……………………………………………………………………......7 * 6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS…………………………….…………………7 6.1 Information Access………………………………………………………………………….7 6.2 Acceptance or Rejection……………………………………………………………………7 6.3 Contract Provisions…………………………………………………………………………7 6.4 Responsibilities as Independent Contractor……………………………………………7 6. SUPPLIER QUESTIONNAIRE….……..………….………………………8 7.1 Supplier Background…………………………………………………………...…………..8 7.2 Financials/General Information………………...……………………………...……………8 7.3 Customer Base and References……………….…………………………………..……..9 7.4 Product Software Pricing…………………….…………………………………………….9 7.5 Implementation & Consulting Costs………...
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...WEEK 10 TERM PAPER “The Rookie Chief Information Security Officer” Terri Cooks Professor Parker SEC 402 June 15, 2014 Part 1: Organization Chart When looking at the many different roles within the management of any organization’s security program there are some titles that stand out. One would be the CISO. The CISO is the executive whose responsibility is to maintain entire security backbone, both physical and digital. In an article written for the Sans Institute by Matthew Cho, “CISO Roles and Responsibilities: According to the latest information, almost sixty percent of the organizations in the United States acknowledge the existence of a CISO dedicated entirely to security (Ware). Responsibilities for these individuals include ensuring proper protection for all physical and technical aspects of the organization. Technical aspects ranging from securing communications, applications, and business systems to performing risk assessments of IT assets exposed to outsiders on the Internet. Physical aspects including non-electronic factors such as physical site access as well as drafting policies and procedures for secure daily operations. Along with overseeing the organization’s physical and technical security implementation, CISOs are also responsible for security management activities. These activities may include training others for security awareness, purchasing security products, planning for and managing disaster recovery, developing secure business and communication...
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...usually depend on the call for tender and on the buyer's needs/requirements. The content of the offer is sometimes organized beforehand by the buyer. The buyer may give bidders an official document with all the required criteria and documents. Here are examples of possible criteria for the company profile: official criteria company name head office address company status quantitative criteria number of employees sales figures other financial figures qualitative criteria references success stories certifications Writing a bid and particularly a company profile requires preliminary work: Acquaint yourself with the documents. Try to analyze your business from a strategic point of view. Think about all the components and ask yourself if you're the right applicant. If the answer is "yes," you're ready! Why Write a Company Profile for a Bid? Writing a business profile for a bid is useful for introducing your company to the buyer and creating a positive impression. The buyer must know who you are, whether you're the company that best fits to its call for tenders, and if it can trust you. So you've got to be very persuasive and differentiate yourself from the others. Responding to a request for proposal (RFP) is a competition. It's usually the buyer that asks you for information about your business. Do not write too much: it's useless and it could penalize you. But don't forget to provide the company information that the buyer expects. For instance, the...
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...References Rapid Application Development Beynon-Davies, P., Carne, C., Mackay, H., & Tudhope, D. (1999). Rapid Application Development (RAD): An Empirical Review.European Journal of Information Systems, 8(3), 211-223. Retrieved from Waterfall Method Liu, L., & Horowitz, E. (1989). A Formal Model for Software Project Management. IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering,15(10), 1280-1293. An Old Waterfall The waterfall model is one of the oldest software development processes often cited in project management. It has been over 40 years since it was first formally described by Winston W. Royce. The model was viewed in the same regard as real life waterfalls because of how the model was presented. The development process of the waterfall model is a linear sequential process just like a waterfall flowing from top to bottom. It is very interesting to me, that often at times the waterfall model can also show backward pointing arrows contrary to a true waterfall where once water flows down, it cannot flow back up. This tells me that the original waterfall model was not perfect nor is any other type of project management process. In Royce’s original model he lists six phases in its model: requirements, preliminary designs, interface designs, final designs, testing and integration; before advancing to any following phase it must be verified. This verification can be considered milestones and is used as a tracking mechanism of the progress of the project. The waterfall...
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...Template Instructions Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) Cable and Wiring Materials and Services – Outside Plant Master Contract Section 1 – General Information PORFP Number: (ADPICS PO Number) PORFP Type: (Select one category from drop down list) Enter the ADPICS Purchase Order (PO) number released against the Cable and Wiring Master Contract Blanket Purchase Order # 060B1400067 in ADPICS. Select the applicable PORFP type from the drop-down list. Only one type can be selected from the following: -Fixed Price -Time & Materials (FA II or III only) -Both Functional Area/s (FA) for this PORFP: (Check all that apply) Designated Small Business Reserve?(SBR): (Select “Yes” or “No” from drop down list) PORFP Issue Date: mm/dd/yyyy Special Instructions: Invoicing Instructions: Check the applicable FA or FA combination for this PORFP. Check all that apply: FA I (Materials and Equipment) FA II (Installation) FA III (Testing and Maintenance) For detailed descriptions of each FA under the Cable and Wiring Master Contract, see “Functional Areas: Descriptions/Examples” under “quick links” on the Cable and Wiring Master Contract web site. Select “Yes” from the drop-down list to designate the PORFP for SBR only. Select “No” if the PORFP is not designated for SBR. -No -Yes Enter date the PROPOSAL DUE Enter due date and PORFP is issued to DATE and TIME: time for Master Master Contractors Contractor proposals or feedback Describe any special instructions for the Master Contractor regarding...
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...Purchasing Policy and Procedures Issue date: March 2010 Table of Contents THE HOSPITAL PURCHASING POLICY 1 GOVERNANCE 4 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS 6 PROCESSES 27 Appendices Glossary of terms Products and services Templates Mandatory Requirements Associated Policies THE HOSPITAL PURCHASING POLICY Objective To maximize value for money in the acquisition of goods and services through fair, open and transparent purchasing practices which comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation and trade agreements, resulting in the highest quality service delivery. Policies 1. All purchases made by the Hospital will be compliant with the hospital’s policies and procedures. These policies and procedures will be aligned with the Ontario Supply Chain Guideline. All purchase orders and contracts will be executed according to this policy and the Hospital’s Signing Authority Policy ( insert link). Single/sole sourced purchases are acceptable only under circumstances defined in the associated purchasing procedures, and must be executed in accordance with the Agreement on Internal Trade. Vendors of Record (VOR), or preferred supplier arrangements, may be established for the supply of a certain category of goods, services or construction where strategic relationships with a small group of suppliers will result in greater value for the hospital. VOR’s must be set up through an open and competitive purchasing process. All purchasing related activities...
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...[pic] STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INFORMATION SECURITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES (ISAS) RFP NUMBER: 427.04-107-08 |CONTENTS | |SECTION | | |1 |INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………….3 | |2 |RFP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS………………………………………………………………..................................6 | |3 |PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………7 | |4 |GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACTING INFORMATION………………….…..9 | |5 |PROPOSAL EVALUATION & CONTRACT AWARD…………………………………....13 | | | |RFP ATTACHMENTS: | | ...
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