the rfp starter kit - joe mathews
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The RFP Starter Kitby Joe Matthews
A Free Webinar from
James BassHost
• Intros (2 min)
• The RFP Starter Kit (30 min)
• Q&A
AGENDA:
Joe MatthewsLibrary Consultant, Author
July 2014
Goal
Identify the system
that best meets the
needs of your customers!
Engaging
The system should
encourage interacting
with library content as
well as other users by
adding ratings, reviews,
recommendations and
links to social media tools.
Network Level
RFP Process
1. Identify your needs
2. Write your RFP
3. Issue the RFP
4. Evaluate the
responding proposals
5. Select your preferred
vendor
6. Negotiate a contract
Identify
Workflows
Write Your
Issue Your
Evaluate Proposals
Select
Negotiate
Reasons for Using a RFP
• Legal requirements due to government
regulations
• Protect the organization from legal problems
• Transparency in the expenditure of (public)
funds
• Select the best system to meet the library’s needs
• Provide documentation of vendor promises and
commitments
• Ensure active participation of other departments
within the organization
Library Management System
Pitfalls
Strength