RFP Management
Creating and managing a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for new telecommunications equipment is a challenging and time consuming
experience. Determining
functional requirements, technical specifications, potential vendors, contract
terms, and negotiations require an experienced Telecommunications consultant.
The
professionals at TCS have extensive experience in planning, developing,
issuing, and executing complex RFPs for Telecommunications equipment
and services. The TCS professionals average more than 20 years of experience
in Telecommunications providing cost effective solutions to your Telecommunications
problem.
RFP Process
Your TCS RFP Manager will be actively engaged with you in every phase
of the RFP. Typical RFP steps include:
- Development of a detail project plan
- Determining functional requirements
- Developing technical specifications
- Gathering information on potential vendors
- Developing contract terms and conditions
- Holding a pre-bidders conference
- Issuing the RFP and answering questions from vendors
- Review and evaluation of oral and written responses
- Development of a weighted scoring mechanism
- Evaluation and recommendation
- Vendor negotiations
- Recommendations including Senior Management Presentation(s)
- Regular project status reports
You, the client, are always in control and no action is taken without
your input and approval. TCS provides you with the right information
for you to make the best decision that meets your requirements and budget. TCS's
methodology ensures you that the recommended vendor meets your business
drivers and technical needs. |
