Most government entities rely on their own websites for distribution of procurement documents. There are several on-line service providers that scan local government websites daily for new opportunities then notify their subscribers. Most qualified...Read more
RFPs provide vendors with some degree of freedom in proposing solutions. Consequently, your evaluation process must be more elaborate than for a RFB/RFQ (Request For Bid/Quote): a simple determination of compliance/eligibility followed by choosing...Read more
It is recommended to hold mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visits for the prospective suppliers within two or three weeks after issuing the RFP. The pre-proposal conference is your opportunity to reinforce the most important messages in...Read more
Your RFP should describe in strict terms the format in which the proposal is to be provided, the ways it can be delivered and the deadline. Be very strict about compliance to these formal requirements. Allowing a vendor to use a different format or...Read more
Proposal evaluation is always, implicitly or explicitly, a two-step process. In the first step you need to establish proposals’ compliance with basic requirements and, thus, eligibility for full technical, commercial and financial evaluation...Read more
The roles and responsibilities (chief negotiator, technical expert, commercial expert, legal expert etc.) within your negotiating team should be well understood, defined, and clearly communicated. This will help to achieve a successful outcome...Read more
Nick Tusa Founder and Partner Tusa Consulting Gary Cox Chief of Police, Vice-Chair Region 53 700 MHz RPC City of Cibolo, Texas Frank Kiernan Director of Emergency Communications City of Meriden, Connecticut Doug Blevins Radio Communications...Read more
Your project is now ready to become a reality, as the contract you previously negotiated is put in place. As well as installing your sites and equipment, testing, and implementing the final cutover, you must now prepare your organization for the...Read more
You’ve planned, you’ve prepared, and now it is time to actually install your new P25 system. It will be a challenge, but with the right knowledge it can be a success. How do I approach change management? What should the System Design...Read more
Implementing – Overview (Click to open image in a new window)...Read more