Homework
This homework is designed to help you analyze the infrastructure design solution proposal process. The purpose is to see what the vendor is reading and understanding from an RFP that you may have written. In this homework, you will select a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the 4 RFP files located at the top of this homework page, examine it carefully as though you were a contractor or vendor considering responding to the RFP to provide goods/services, and then reply to a series of questions below.
After selecting one of the RFPs, carefully examine the RFP for content, thoroughness, and intent; then reply to all the questions. You will conduct your review from the vendor's perspective.
Your homework should be 3 to 4 pages in length and should answer all of the following questions. You are not required to use additional sources, but if you use any, please cite them.
• Give a brief synopsis of the RFP including what goods/services are being requested and your assessment of the RFP for completeness, format, structure, and other general descriptors. Be concise but informative.
• Can you clearly understand the need for this proposal? Are there any major concerns you see after reviewing the proposal? Is there anything that you think is missing from the RFP that should have been included? Is it missing important information or sections? Does it contain a timeline/schedule for completion? Are the evaluation criteria included?
• Is there anything about the RFP that you really like or that provides details that would benefit your company in deciding on whether to bid or not?
• Describe one major take away from reviewing this RFP. Don't forget that you are doing this from the perspective of the vendor. This "take away" can be something related to the actual RFP itself such as its content, structure, or format or it can be related to a general take away on the proposal development process.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.