Abstract: Bid Responsiveness Determination: 3 Simple Steps To Ensure The Lowest-Priced Bid is Technically Acceptable. To be determined responsive, a bid must be the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) bid. The bid has to be successfully evaluated against the 3 following criteria: 1) not rejected at opening time, 2) lowest priced, and 3) conformed to all essential requirements set forth in the invitation for bids (IFB). What about bidder's responsibility?

Abstract: A request for proposal or RFP Protest Letter may be sent by a prospective provider who is aggrieved in connection with the RFP specifications, the solicitation process, or award of the contract and would like to file a protest. The scope of the grounds of the RFP protest letter is limited to errors related to proper proposal scoring, violation of law or procedures set forth in the RFP, conflict of interest, partiality or discrimination. No protest may be filed if the RFP is cancelled or if all proposals received in response to the RFP are rejected. It is highly recommended to read the recommendations on properly writing an RFP Protest Letter. The RFP Protest Letter is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: A request for proposal or RFP cover letter should accompany the RFP questionnaire. Why write a cover letter? Beyond being polite and presenting your project, the RFP cover letter gives you a unique opportunity to emphasize the timeline of your state-of-the-art RFP-based selection process, particularly the dates on which different documents are due. It is highly recommended that you to read the suggestions on properly writing an RFP cover letter. The RFP cover letter is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: A request for proposal or RFP letter of intent tells the company issuing the RFP that you are interested not only in submitting a proposal in response, but also in receiving all RFP updates and modifications. It is highly recommended to read the recommendations on properly writing an RFP letter of intent. The RFP Letter of Intent is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: Project portfolio management (PPM) is a tool-supported process for optimally managing an organization’s “portfolio” of projects. And although PPM can provide real value, many organizations are finding PPM implementations difficult. However, there are key approaches that can increase your likelihood of success, as well as an effective step-by-step process for implementing PPM within your organization.

Abstract: A letter to decline an RFP proposal is sent to a prospective provider in order to decline the proposal submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is highly recommended to read the recommendations on properly writing a letter to decline an RFP proposal. The letter to decline an RFP proposal is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: A request for proposal or RFP disqualification letter is sent to the prospective provider whose proposal has been disqualified for very specific reasons that are explicitly exposed in the RFP disqualification letter.It is highly recommended that you to read the suggestions on properly writing an RFP Disqualification Letter. The RFP Disqualification Letter is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: A request for proposal or RFP rejection letter is sent to the prospective provider whose proposal has been rejected for very specific reasons that are explicitly exposed in the RFP rejection letter. It is highly recommended that you to read the suggestions on properly writing an RFP rejection letter. The RFP Rejection Letter is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: A no-bid letter is a written statement expressing the sender's intention, not to bid or submit a proposal to the organization that sent an invitation to do so. Read tips on how to write a professional, effective no-bid letter. FREE template, sample, and tips. Get your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: No doubt about it: the project manager is essential for the successful completion of any project. But supporting the project manager—and the goal of reaching the target within the defined time and budget frame—is a solid project management system. Discover the vital elements of project planning and management, and how you can optimize communication by standardizing information formats in a project management system.

Abstract: A contract award letter is sent to the provider whose solution, in terms of value, best addresses the requirements defined in the request for proposal (RFP). It is highly recommended that you to read the suggestions on properly writing an RFP contract award letter. The RFP contract award letter letter is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition

Abstract: Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze, recommend, authorize, activate, expedite, and monitor projects. In recent years, however, small to medium businesses have been able to benefit from PPM too, through software-as-a-service models of this tool.

Abstract: There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller PSOs, best-of-breed vendors provide hosted solutions with out-of-the-box integrations, while integrated PPM solutions provide the complete back-office systems preferred by many larger PSOs.

Abstract: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC) had never suffered from a shortage of data sources. But the executives felt it wasn’t effectively using this data to make decisions—leading the university to seek a solution that would help it rise above the data confusion. With an automated dashboard system from ActiveStrategy, the UWHC has aggregated its data and can now focus on issues that will help move its strategy forward.

Abstract: Oxford University Press (OUP), the largest university press in the world, publishes over 4,500 books per year. OUP has long used electronic data interchange (EDI) for inbound orders, invoices, and credit and delivery notes. Learn why incorporating a value-added network (VAN) to its existing EDI software helped OUP improve its warehouse efficiency, boost trading partner adoption, and reduce annual VAN costs by 60 percent.

Abstract: A no-bid letter is sent to the organization that invited you to bid or submit a proposal, notifying them that you will not do so. FREE Template Sample

Abstract: You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to hold a project kickoff meeting. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 objectives of a project kickoff meeting, how to achieve them, and templates for presenting them. In Part III, we complete the discussion of the remaining four reasons, which can be even more critical to beginning a project on a positive note and reaching a successful completion.

Abstract: You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to hold a project kickoff meeting. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 objectives of a project kickoff meeting, how to achieve them, and templates for presenting them. In Part II, reasons 7, 6, and 5 focus on preparing the team to undertake the project and generally giving them the confidence to do it.