Questions List: RFP Questions for SCMUG Panel Discussion

RFP Questions for SCMUG Panel Discussion

1. Are there are series of steps that can assist an organization in making the scope of the RFP clear and concise? 
2. What are some steps to take to ensure an organization that the potential consultant will bring the desired value to the project?
3. What are the red flags that tell an organization to steer clear of certain implementers? 
4. How do we get the contractors input on business process? As it is important to receive this early on in order to get Maximo correctly configured.
5. The RFP is what gets the projects in trouble all the time.  Not enough detail is spent on it and they are usually to vague causing costly change orders.
6. What's the best way to handle training? Classroom training?  Train-the-trainer?  Over-the-Shoulder Support?
7. Make sure you know when put out a solicitation.
8. What are the Pro's and Con's of having a RFP/RFQ for the planning portion of a major Maximo implementation or upgrade?  How much Maximo expertise does a potential vendor need to have?
9. What sort of language needs to be incorporated into the RFP/RFQ to help ensure Maximo configurations and customizations don't make upgrades harder than they need to be?
10. What's the best way to structure a Fix-Fee and/or Performance/Deliverable based RFQ/RFP?
11. As it relates to creating a RFP; is it best to separate the Maximo upgrade from a mobile system implementation or consider them in a single RFP?

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RFP Questions for SCMUG Panel Discussion

 

1. Are there are series of steps that can assist an organization in making the scope of the RFP clear and concise? 
2. What are some steps to take to ensure an organization that the potential consultant will bring the desired value to the project?
3. What are the red flags that tell an organization to steer clear of certain implementers? 
4. How do we get the contractors input on business process? As it is important to receive this early on in order to get Maximo correctly configured.
5. The RFP is what gets the projects in trouble all the time.  Not enough detail is spent on it and they are usually to vague causing costly change orders.
6. What's the best way to handle training? Classroom training?  Train-the-trainer?  Over-the-Shoulder Support?
7. Make sure you know when put out a solicitation.
8. What are the Pro's and Con's of having a RFP/RFQ for the planning portion of a major Maximo implementation or upgrade?  How much Maximo expertise does a potential vendor need to have?
9. What sort of language needs to be incorporated into the RFP/RFQ to help ensure Maximo configurations and customizations don't make upgrades harder than they need to be?
10. What's the best way to structure a Fix-Fee and/or Performance/Deliverable based RFQ/RFP?
11. As it relates to creating a RFP; is it best to separate the Maximo upgrade from a mobile system implementation or consider them in a single RFP?
12. What are the type of resource requirements necessary in order to develop an effective RFP?