MGMT 408 Week 4 PART 1-B Analyze RFP Solicitations - IT Related - Due Week 4

Analyze RFP Solicitations Student Name MGMT 408 – Management of Technology Year Submitted Table of Contents Analyze RFP Solicitations Course Project Week 43 References8 Analyze RFP Solicitations This paper will provide a brief detail regarding three RFP proposals. The three companies that I will review are: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Village of Pinckney, and Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT). The first company that I will discuss is Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. In this proposal, they are looking for qualified vendors, also known as Offerors, to work as an Information Technology Consultant. In addition, they will help with augmentation resources for both fixed and variable projects. The Offerors will have to sign a three-year contract with an option to renew if needed for three one-year extensions. Offerors are required to address all communications via email; however, submissions must be submitted via mail. Questions regarding Scope of Work are asked to refer to “Requirements Applicable to All Vendors” section. If anyone were to contact anyone other than the contact person, they will be eliminated from the selection process. According to the RFP, the submission should be concise and limited to no more than 15 double sided pages. All proposal will have a 12-pitch font size minimum. Once done, they need to have a total of seven copies, one of which is the original. All prospective proposals will be reviewed by a committed that will be selected by the OTA. It is stated that they have the right to seek additional staff to help with the selection process. It should be noted that a company may be asked to give a presentation. If they are selected, they are requested to provide additional information regarding their knowledge of the core busines operations and technology, cost, and their approach to providing services. If any Offeror feels that they have been treated unfair, they must write an objection within five business days. All vendors must submit/provide information regarding hourly rates by specific skill sets. According to the RFP, skills that they are looking for are a Web Designer, Developer, Sr. Server Support/Analyst, Sr. Exchange Administrator II, Storage Specialist, Sr. Network Analyst, Sr. Software Developer, and a Sr. Project Manager. Whoever is the vendor, they must provide the skill sets along with the hourly rate listed. In closing, the Solicitation number is RFP#14-007. The person that one would contact regarding this is Dwight G. Brown. They are looking for an Information Technology Consultant Services. The contract award date is January 16, 2015. Next is Village of Pinckney. The Village of Pinckney is in Pinckney Michigan. They are looking for vendors for Information Technology Support Services. This job is asking for people that will maintain and improve their existing IT, enhance it quality of services, minimize down time and support costs, ensure security of data, and maximize return on investments. Personally, this is a lot to ask for from a vendor; however, this is due to not having an IT staff. Unlike the first company, this