What does MiCTAs basic RFP process entail?
MiCTA’s RFP and evaluation process is designed to reflect solicitation and evaluation requirements of all Member organizations and institutions. The RFP process and estimated timeline minimally entails the following: RFP Preparation: 4 to 8 Weeks Includes solicitation of member requirements and specifications, participation in the development of the RFP, survey of the membership to determine project support, research of product and technical specifications, preparation of draft outline of specifications submitted, meeting with the Development Committee to prepare the final product / technical specifications and edit the RFP, and development of a vendor distribution list. Release RFP to Vendors & Post Documents to Web Site: Minimum of 28 days Includes sending an RFP release notice all vendors on the distribution lists, posting the RFP to the MiCTA web site, placing an ad in a national publication when applicable, holding a pre-proposal conference when applicable, , and addressing vendor
