1. Review the “Purpose” section of the RFP. In two to three sentences, describe the reason behind the Web development project. What does the county want to achieve?
Clark County has an existing Web site that has grown beyond the current design. They are looking for qualified vendors interested and capable of preparing a “blueprint” for development of a new Clark County Web site. The selected vendor must also be able to demonstrate “proof of concept” through a small working model.
2. What is the tone of the RFP? How might it differ from the tone in an RFP created by a nongovernmental agency? (Tone refers to a writer’s attitude toward the subject matter and readers.)
The tone of the RFP is very formal. It emits a controlled and reserved manner. I’m not sure if the tone would differ for a non-governmental agency. Writing an RFP is a detailing process. You are basically requesting money for something. I would think the tone would stay professional no matter what. The only thing that may be dramatically different is the formatting of the RFP document. Not to mention the information.
3. List three other requirements that the county has included on its “wish list” for the site development. (Refer to Attachment A-Part II: Project Description section)
• The information presented should be an overview of what is being proposed.
• It should also include a simple breakdown, or budget summary, of the firm’s line item budget for the proposal.
• They are interested in the amount of time the firm will spend “on-site” working with their Web site committee and gathering and analyzing departmental input. We will supply considerable assistance in establishing and working with the departments.
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