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- Submitting a proposal and safeguarding your ideas
- If you think you have to wait for a prospective client to send out an RFP before you submit a proposal, don't. You can get a jump on your competition. You'll also learn how to safeguard your ideas in your proposals.Consultants most commonly write proposals in response to a request...
- Tags: Meredith Little, RFP
- Technical articles 2002-04-29
- What to include in formal and informal proposals
- Responding to a proposal, whether it's an RFP or an informal discussion with a client, demands a careful approach. Here's a rundown of the elements of both formal and informal proposals.Whether you’re writing a proposal in response to a request for proposal RFP or trying to set yourself apart from...
- Tags: Meredith Little, RFP
- Technical articles 2002-04-22
- Finding and responding to RFPs: Tips for IT consultants
- When should you respond to an RFP and when should you ignore it? Learn about helpful Web sites and tips that could lead you to new contracts in both the public and private sectors.As a consultant, a large part of procuring government contracts will hinge on your ability to find...
- Tags: SEARCH, information technology, Meredith Little, RFP, requests for proposal
- Technical articles 2002-03-29
Additional Resources
- RFP Letters Toolkit (zip)
- Tips, templates, and samples provided in your free RFP Letters Toolkit, 2006 Edition help you write professional letters you can use in order to disqualify, decline, reject, or accept proposals in response to a Request for Proposal RFP, as well as to protest against unfair, biased contract award. Whether you...
- Tags: RFP
- Software downloads 2006-02-20
- 12 Questions a developer must answer in a contract winning RFP response
- With rising competition, vendor selection is becoming increasingly complex and more and more clients are using the RFP response as a basis for comparison between different vendors to evaluate the best available option. An effective RFP response is therefore critical to winning new business. This document provides a checklist of...
- Tags: Developer, Response, RFP, RFP Response
- Download resources 2006-07-19
- 10 things you should know about creating an effective RFP
- The clearer and more comprehensive your RFP is, the greater your chances of getting higher quality responses. Calvin Sun offers 10 tips that will help you put together an RFP that minimizes headaches and produces a successful outcome.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: RFP, Calvin Sun
- Download resources 2008-02-25
- Sample RFP for Anti-Spyware
- Found a nifty starter for a RFP for antispyware solution. Whileit could be beefier, it sure is a good start regarding the technicalquestions. Check it out here.
- Tags: anti-spyware, RFP
- Blog posts 2005-11-18
- Asigra Case Study: Fisher Meredith Solicitors
- Fisher Meredith wanted to move away from tape as the clunky tape-based backup system it was originally using did not provide a complete and secure service. In addition to improving its backup procedure, Fisher Meredith required a complete disaster recovery service that guaranteed a short recovery time and no loss...
- Tags: Backups, Disaster Recovery, Data Management
- Case studies
- The Apple iPhone is too complicated for Meredith Vieira
- I'm not sure whether we should interpret the fact that the Apple iPhone is too complicated for Meredith Vieira to actually answer an incoming phone call as a problem with Meredith Vieira or with the iPhone itself. But either way, I find it funny. With all the...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Phone, Apple Inc., Telecom & Utilities, Mark Kaelin
- Blog posts 2007-06-29
- 12 Questions a developer must answer in a contract winning RFP response
- Successful RFP responsesThe downloadable version of this article is available here:http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=240174Did your last RFP response win the contract? Did your response answer these questions? What other questions should your response answer?
- Tags: RFP response, RFP
- Discussion threads 2006-07-19
- The RFP Process
- i need to draw up a standard checklist for writing out specifications for the RFP process. i would appreciate input from anybody who can help.Thank You Anthony
- Tags: anthony.paul@..., project management, RFP, RFP Process
- Discussion threads 2007-02-27
- The Voice Over IP Tool Kit
- Voice over Internet protocol VoIP is fast becoming a popular technology by small and large businesses alike. Procuring this technology can quickly become a substantial, resource-intensive project. TechRepublic understands your needs to deliver this emerging technology and contract with the best vendor possible. TechRepublic introduces a comprehensive Voice over IP...
- Tags: IP, RFP, spreadsheet, TechRepublic Inc., tool, VoIP
- Download resources 2005-05-24
- RFP for Network Services
- Hi everybody,I'm seriously considering outsourcing the day-to-day management & monitoring of our network to an external provider. Can anybody offer advice or if possible provide me with an RFP template for these services. All help greatly appreciated.Many thanks
- Tags: brian.kennedy@..., RFP, network, network service
- Discussion threads 2007-06-15
- Any thoughts on Network Security RFP
- I am in the process of writing an RFP for network security for vendors to provide all appliances and configuraton of devices. Any thoughts or special considerations I should bear in mind? I outlined the setup of a DMZ, VPN, RAS.
- Tags: caribb'man, security, network, rfp, network security
- Discussion threads 2006-09-08
- US Capitol Police Uses Modeling to Simplify Procurement and RFP Process
- The RFP process is critical because that's the time to determine number one, how much it is going to cost; number two, how long it is going to take; and number three and most importantly, how much customization of the COTS package is needed. As Consulting Enterprise Architect for Requirements...
- Tags: RFP, Procurement, Modeling, IBM Corp., Research & Development, Business Operations
- Case studies
- The nebulous dev RFP: What it says vs. what it means
- Vague RFPs are a fact of development life. In some cases, the company that provided the RFP doesn't know how to write one. Other times, it's fishing for ideas to try to figure out what it wants. If you can guide such clients through the process of defining their needs...
- Tags: RFP
- Download resources 2005-04-04
- Publishing Company Improves Efficiency and Protection With Client Security Solution
- Meredith Corporation, a media and marketing company, used a client security solution that slowed systems and reduced employee productivity. The company wanted client computer protection that would respond faster to Internet-based threats without disrupting business applications. To improve efficiency and security, Meredith implemented a solution based on Microsoft Forefront Client...
- Tags: Meredith Corporation, Security
- Case studies 2008-02-01
- Environmental Systems Research Institute Case Study: The City of Nice, France
- The city of Nice has been actively mapping its territory for nearly a century. In 1995, the city of Nice decided to launch a fully competitive Request For Proposal RFP to acquire an enterprise GIS solution. The city worked together with a consultant to identify the city's needs and developed...
- Tags: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., GIS, Software
- Case studies
- Case Study - Preparing for Hurricane Charley
- The client is a major financial services company. Their business justification clearly showed the need for a remote recovery site for both technical and business restorations in the event of a disaster. A list of prioritized requirements was compiled and incorporated into a comprehensive and formal Request For Proposal RFP....
- Tags: Pearson Education Inc., SunGard Data Systems Inc., RFP, Client
- Case studies
- Download our essential tips for independent contractors and consultants
- Looking for advice on going into business for yourself? Not sure whether to call yourself a contractor or a consultant, or how to protect yourself in your contracts? Read this compilation of articles by Meredith Little for all the answers.What is it that makes IT pros want to go into...
- Tags: Jennifer Recktenwald, independent contractor, Meredith Little
- Technical articles 2000-06-12
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