RFPs

In this blog, Grossman tackles what integrators can do when confronted with a bad RFP developed by a consultant ...

Here, Bob Grossman responds to another comment from his previous blog entry, "To Bid or Not to Bid: That Is the Question."

My previous blog entry, "To Bid or Not to Bid: That Is the Question" received a number of comments, and I would like to take this opportunity to respond to one of them here.

Part of the value we bring to the table as a consulting firm is the ability to secure our clients competitive bids on their project(s). Our goal is somewhat different than that of an integrator. We want an embarrassment of riches — so many qualified bidders and competitive bids that the owner has to scratch his/her head to decide which of these excellent alternatives to select ...

We have spent a good portion of the past few days reviewing bid responses for a major CCTV project that our firm is handling. After a fairly detailed request for proposal (RFP) package, multiple walk-through opportunities, and a comprehensive request for information (RFI) process, we thought that we would get a number of complete, professional, competitive bids.

 

SDA Security Stops Old West Bank Heist
857 views

 

Protect America: What Intruders Might Do During a Break-in
706 views

 

New Safety Codes Require CO Dectectors for New Homes
1631 views

April 11, 2012
17th Annual SAMMY Awards
28 photos

April 10, 2012
2012 ISC West Show Highlights
22 photos

February 29, 2012
Roll Out the Red Carpet for SSI's 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
25 photos