Selecting a Vendor
Gain as much information as you can about your selected software vendor and their technology solution to determine the overall likelihood not only of initial project success, but of a positive and enjoyable, long-term “win-win” relationship with the vendor.
Developing Your Procurement Document
Developing Your Procurement Document Components of a Request for Proposal (RFP) Your purchasing department or procurement division likely already have a well-established RFP method that will include the following topics: A Statement of Goals: This section clearly defines the problems that the application of the software being acquired is intended to solve and […]
Your Preferred Implementation Approach
Your Preferred Implementation Approach In developing the overall delivery approach, it’s beneficial for vendors to understand your organization’s preferences for your implementation, as well as the size and make-up of your project team and anticipated system sustainment team. Your Implementation Best Practices If applicable, please provide any information about your organization’s IT project […]
Your COTS Project Requirements
Your COTS Project Requirements This week, we continue with this guide to Assessing Your Agency’s Readiness for a COTS Solution by defining your core project requirements including business, data conversion, system interface, technical, hardware/infrastructure, and training/system documentation requirements. Your Business Requirements Different groups of users may require different user interface presentations (e.g., browser-based desktop […]
Your Reasons for Software System Change
Your Reasons for Software System Change This week, we continue with this guide to Assessing Your Agency’s Readiness for a COTS Solution with further examination of the process to Prepare Your RFP Package by defining your fundamental reasons for software system change and your critical success factors. To start, it’s beneficial to provide a description […]
