The Optimized RFP Guide
The Optimized RFP Guide
Using an RFP Optimized for Your Needs!
This guide shows how to utilize a Request for Proposal (RFP) optimized for software selection based on your needs. An optimized RFP utilizes special techniques to make it useful not just for initial procurement, but throughout ALL phases of the software evaluation, selection, and implementation process.
TABLE of CONTENTS
I. Why use an RFP?
II. Pre-RFP Preparation Needed
III. Determining the Correct RFP Organization
IV. Use the Best RFP Question & Statement Format
V. Requirements Definition Made Easy
VI. Reduce Procurement Time using High-Technology
VII. Vendor Response Evaluation Techniques
VIII. The RFP as a System Implementation Management Tool
This detailed guide provides straightforward, helpful information and real-world examples about how to:
The Table of Contents for the Optimized RFP Guide is shown below, with the major topics & benefits of each chapter summarized in red below.
The "bridge" to many benefits...
Earned Value Management...
Cost Management...
Contract Management...
Examples...
Identifying the Project Domain...
Procedural Interfaces...
Data Interfaces...
Business Process Reengineering...
Organizational Issues...
Obtain Project Domain Checklists...
Examples...
Learn why organization is so important...
Obtain Business Workflow Checklists...
Matching Organizational Priorities...
Examples...
the Key to successful software implementation ...
RFP Optimization Guidelines ...
Feature Support Matrix...
Multiple Answer Matrix...
Addressing Legal Issues...
Examples...
Common Sense Rules...
The Three Most Important Rules...
Obtain Detailed, Ready-to-Use RFP templates...
Examples...
The advantages of electronic RFPs...
Using an Electronic RFP...
The Automated Product Evaluation System...
Examples...
Quantitative analysis...
Time-saving Tips...
Weighted Grade Point scoring...
Key Financial Ratios...
Examples...
Earned Value Management explained...
Metrics Identified...
Enhance Project Management...
Obtain EV Metrics identification tool...
Examples...
The complete Optimized RFP Guide is included with each Ready-to-Use RFP™ (limited time offer - save $49.00)! This guide discusses not just how to EVALUATE vendor RFP responses using quantitative techniques, but also HOW to use the data collected by a properly written RFP as a PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL during the software's implementation.