Podcasts about rfp request

Difference Between an RFI vs RFP for Federal Government ContractsFederal buyers follow a formal buying/acquisition process and knowing the difference between an RFI and an RFP will allow you to properly prepare to take advantage of each.✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:What is an RFI-Request for InformationWhat is an RFP- Request for ProposalWhat are the differences between RFI vs RFP responsesLearn the importance of responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Sources Sought Notices and provides tips and best practices for preparing responses that meet government requirements.✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––

Guest Robert Douglass Panelist Richard Littauer | Abby Cabunoc Mayes Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, hosts Richard Littauer and Abby Cabunoc Mayes speak with Robert Douglass, Entrepreneur in Residence at Open Strategy Partners, to delve into sustaining open source projects. They explore Robert's extensive history with Drupal, the role of Open Strategy Partners, and the innovative Drupal Certified Partner Program designed to address the maker-taker dilemma in open source. The episode also covers the recently launched RFP templates aimed at promoting open source software and certified partners. Robert shares insights on gamification, the economic aspects of contributing to Drupal, and future initiatives to ensure the continued sustainability of open source projects. Hit download now to hear more! [00:01:49] Robert shares his background in the Drupal ecosystem and his involvement with Open Strategy Partners, which provides strategic content marketing for B2B tech companies focusing on open source. [00:02:43] Robert explains Open Strategy Partners' focus on supporting open source projects and mentions clients like DDEV and TYPO3. [00:04:06] Richard and Robert discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur in residence, with Robert explaining his role in developing new products for Open Strategy Partners and the books he has written. [00:05:52] Robert reflects on the early days of Drupal and the challenges in making open source sustainable. He notes how the community was initially driven by passion, with few paid opportunities. [00:08:05] Robert introduces the Drupal Certified Partner Program, a system for supporting Drupal sustainability by encouraging companies to contribute both time and money. [00:10:03] The conversation covers how Drupal's contribution system gamifies the support companies provide to the ecosystem. Companies can earn contribution credits, which are visible on Drupal.org and benefit their reputation. [00:15:41] Abby asks about the potential downsides of gamification, especially regarding diversity. Robert explains how placing the system at the company level may mitigate some negative impacts. [00:18:17] Richard inquires about the financial structure of the Drupal Certified Partner Program. Robert clarifies that the funds collected support the Drupal Association's core mission, including maintaining Drupal.org and organizing events. [00:21:33] Robert discusses the development of RFP (Request for Proposal) templates to encourage companies to consider certified open source providers, explaining how this initiative promotes sustainability in the ecosystem. [00:25:56] Robert describes how the RFP templates allow purpose-driven organizations to incorporate open source values in their procurement process, aligning with their missions. [00:27:00] Robert invites listeners to explore and utilize the RFP templates, which are available under a Creative Commons Zero license, encouraging others to adapt and improve them. [00:29:47] Find out where you can follow Robert and his work online. Quotes [00:08:57] “Open Source is like a free puppy.” Spotlight [00:30:30] Abby's spotlight is Common Sort thrift shop in Toronto. [00:30:52] Richard's spotlight is Wikidata. [00:31:21] Robert's spotlight is Chad Whitacre and Sentry. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) richard@sustainoss.org (mailto:richard@sustainoss.org) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Open Collective-SustainOSS (Contribute) (https://opencollective.com/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Socials (https://www.burntfen.com/2023-05-30/socials) Abby Cabunoc Mayes X (https://x.com/abbycabs?lang=en) Robert Douglass LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttdouglass/) Open Strategy Partners (https://openstrategypartners.com/) Open Strategy Partners Blog (https://openstrategypartners.com/blog/) Building Online Communities with Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress by Robert Douglass, Mike Little, Jared W. Smith (https://www.drupal.org/node/1850002) Drupal Certified Partner Program (https://www.drupal.org/association/become-a-drupal-certified-partner) Drupal (https://www.drupal.org/) How to Write an RFP for Open Source Solutions: Featuring Drupal Certified Partners (https://www.drupal.org/association/blog/how-to-write-an-rfp-for-open-source-solutions-featuring-drupal-certified-partners) OSP: Supporting Drupal Certified Partners (https://openstrategypartners.com/blog/osp-supporting-drupal-certified-partners/) Sustain Podcast-Episode 148: Ali Nehzat of thanks.dev and OSS Funding (https://podcast.sustainoss.org/148) Common Sort (https://commonsort.com/) Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page) Chad Whitacre LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwhitacre/) Sentry (https://sentry.io/welcome/) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Robert Douglass.

In this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha delve into the intricacies of the procurement process, specifically focusing on the requirements set during the RFP (Request for Proposal) and RFO (Request for Offer) stages. They discuss the spectrum of requirement specificity, from broad, innovation-focused RFIs (Request for Innovative Ideas) to highly detailed lists exceeding a thousand requirements. The conversation covers the impact of these approaches on vendor participation, potential perceptions of bias, and the need for flexibility and transparency in government procurement to foster the best solutions. The episode concludes by considering strategies for aligning procurement timelines with technology advancements to ensure relevant and modern requirements. 00:00 Introduction to Gov Tech Today00:26 Understanding Requirements in RFP/RFO Processes01:30 Challenges with Overly Specific Requirements05:31 Finding a Balanced Approach06:37 The Importance of Transparency09:36 Adapting to Technological Changes12:11 Conclusion and Future Insights

It's RFP (Request for Proposal) season! Cesar Wurm, VP of Commercial and Premium Brands at IHG joins us to explore crucial topics you need to know to maximize success with group business. Main Points: Understanding RFP Season: What it is, why it matters, and how it impacts the hospitality industry. Market Projections: Cesar discusses the anticipated 2-3% growth in the coming year and the factors influencing these projections. Customer Sentiment: How the general sentiment in the hospitality industry is surprisingly positive despite economic uncertainties. Impact of Work-from-Home: The role hybrid work models play in driving group business and the demand for meeting spaces in hotels. Evolution of RFP Processes: A look at how RFPs have evolved from static to dynamic pricing models and the importance of total revenue yield management. Sustainability and Well-being: Increasing focus on sustainability, well-being, and how these factors are becoming critical in RFP considerations.

It's RFP (Request for Proposal) season! Cesar Wurm, VP of Commercial and Premium Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts joins us to explore crucial topics you need to know to maximize success with group business.   Main Points: Understanding RFP Season: What it is, why it matters, and how it impacts the hospitality industry.   Market Projections: Cesar discusses the anticipated 2-3% growth in the coming year and the factors influencing these projections.   Customer Sentiment: How the general sentiment in the hospitality industry is surprisingly positive despite economic uncertainties.   Impact of Work-from-Home: The role hybrid work models play in driving group business and the demand for meeting spaces in hotels.   Evolution of RFP Processes: A look at how RFPs have evolved from static to dynamic pricing models and the importance of total revenue yield management.   Sustainability and Well-being: Increasing focus on sustainability, well-being, and how these factors are becoming critical in RFP considerations.   #HospitalityIndustry #RFPSeason #HotelManagement #Sustainability #WorkFromHome #BusinessTravel #HotelRevenue #NoVacancyLive #AnthonyMelchiorri #GlennHousman #CesarWurm #IHG #GroupBusiness #TravelTrends  

In this episode of Predictable Revenue Podcast, hosted by Collin Stewart, an enlightening narrative unfolded about a company that has redefined the RFP (Request for Proposals) management industry.  Responsive began as an ambitious idea in the minds of Ganesh Shankar and his co-founders. They set out to tackle the inefficiencies plaguing the RFP process, transforming how businesses approach proposals and bids.  Highlights include: Responsive's Origins and First 10 Clients (1:35), Educating the Customer Adds Value (12:04), Passing the Reins from Founder to First AE (19:37), Month-to-Month Contracts vs. Longer Deals (24:43), and more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, guests Sonia Brubaker and Sonia Succar Ferré delve into the critical work being done by the City of Miami Forever Bond Board Committee to address the city's escalating climate crisis. With a $400 million bond passed to combat the impacts of flooding, extreme heat, and a myriad of climate-related challenges, the City of Miami is taking significant steps towards a more resilient future. The city has also declared a climate emergency and has committed to becoming net zero by 2050.   The episode kicks off with a discussion of the dire climate situation facing Miami, emphasizing the urgency of the bond's initiatives. Brubaker and Succar Ferré highlight how the funding from the bond is being allocated to implement nature-based solutions that can mitigate climate risks while also enhancing the city's green infrastructure.  One key highlight of the episode is the recent legislative developments aimed at incorporating more nature-based solutions into infrastructure projects. The hosts detail how Miami is embracing innovative approaches to adaptation and mitigation, including green roofs, urban forests, and sustainable drainage systems. These measures not only enhance climate resilience but also improve the overall quality of life for Miami's residents.  Another crucial topic covered is the forthcoming RFP (Request for Proposals) ordinance and resilience checklist, which are set to transform the way firms bid on bond projects. By diversifying the pool of bidders to include more landscape architects and climate scientists, the City of Miami aims to bring multidisciplinary expertise to the table. This approach ensures that climate resilience projects are not only technically sound but also ecologically sustainable and community centric.  As the episode concludes, Brubaker and Succar Ferré underscore the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including government bodies, environmental organizations, and the public, in realizing Miami's climate resilience goals. The City of Miami's commitment to addressing climate change through innovative funding, legislation, and a holistic approach to resilience shines brightly in this enlightening discussion.  Listeners are left with a sense of hope and inspiration, knowing that the City of Miami is taking bold steps to confront its climate challenges head-on, setting an example for cities worldwide. This episode serves as a testament to the power of collective action and forward-thinking policies in the face of an ever-pressing climate crisis.  Links to learn more:   https://www.miami.gov/Home  https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/ClimateChange    Guest Bios  Sonia Brubaker  Sonia Brubaker is the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Miami. Also serving as the Director of the Office of Resilience and Sustainability, she's responsible for leading resilience expertise across municipal agencies and the community to effectively address climate change challenges. This includes implementing solutions to reduce flooding and greenhouse gas emissions. Her work in creating strategic initiatives, fast-tracking government start-ups, and collaborating with stakeholders focuses on providing equitable outcomes for all related to flooding, housing, buildings, transit, recreational areas, and more.  Prior to this position, Sonia served as the Director for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center where she worked with local governments to identify affordable financing opportunities to fund drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure investments that are sustainable and resilient.  Sonia has nearly 20 years of experience in the environmental sector. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from Virginia Tech in 2004 and a Master of Environmental Management with an emphasis in Leadership from Duke University in 2014.  Sonia Succar Ferré  Sonia Succar Ferré, (Sonia SF) is an environmental professional with over 15 years of experience in the public and private sector. She is focused on urban resilience solutions and innovation to help address climate change impacts. She has worked on multi-modal transportation projects, nutrient pollution in the Everglades and urban conservation initiatives for Cities and non-profit organizations.  She is currently a consultant serving organizations working to advance this work. She is the current Chair of the City of Miami's $400 Million Miami Forever Citizens Bond Oversight Committee.       

The RFP (Request for Proposal) is crucial in finding the right consultant and achieving your objectives. Unfortunately, many businesses don't place enough importance on this aspect or take the time to improve their RFP-writing process.   However, a well-crafted RFP can make the difference between the success and failure of a consulting project. To buy better, you need first to understand the nuances of RFP writing, and hence we launched this podcast series, "How to buy consulting services like a pro." In this episode, Helene explains how a successful RFP depends on being specific about scope, deliverables, timing, and budget as the core components of your RFP. She also discusses the significance of clearly stating the problem statement and project objectives, striking a balance between specificity and openness, setting the project's direction and communicating expected deliverables without being too prescriptive. Don't miss it.

So, you're thinking about buying consulting services. You must already know it but let me reiterate -- it's a journey that can be longer and more complicated than the plot of an M. Night Shyamalan movie. But don't worry; we've got your back with this podcast series that, we hope, will make you a pro at it! Before diving into the consulting pool, you must learn how to craft the perfect RFP (Request for Proposal). And in case you missed it, we've already covered a lot of ground in previous episodes - like when you need an RFP and what you should include. But in this episode, we're tackling a crucial topic - how to set your company's background in the RFP. It's like painting a picture of your company for consulting firms to see without giving away too much confidential information. It's like a dance between being open and being secretive. And trust me, it's not a cha-cha; it's more like a tango. Luckily, your favorite host Helene is a pro at this stuff and will teach you how to do it right. So, tune in to master the art of writing perfect RFPs!  

In this webinar, Build Consulting experts, including the former CEO of Community IT, David Deal, lead a discussion of why, to be successful with new software at your organization, technology must come last.Nonprofit transformation or change management or any successful organizational change process involving technology begins with software selection, if not prior to selection.  And when people ask what does successful transformation involve?  Well, it goes all the way back to leadership and governance and your operational capacity, the processes that you execute as an organization, the data that you manage and then finally technology.  And that's why the subtitle for this webinar is technology comes last.  It really is the last thing that needs to be taken into consideration for successful technology selection and implementation projects.  A lot of things upstream of the technology selection actually need to be well ordered or done as part of the selection process in order to make sure that that resulting implementation is successful.Part two answers these reader-submitted questions:How do we define the requirements for the software that we need?When is an RFP (Request for Proposal) or RFI (Request for Information) appropriate in a software selection?When should we let the vendors demo? And how do we ensure vendors show us what we need to see and not what they want to show us?How can we make sure a vendor is giving us a realistic project estimate?Any change involves a cost to the institution.  So how do you weigh the benefits versus costs when selecting nonprofit software?Presenters:Peter Mirus, former Partner at Build Consulting, is an expert at helping organizations and people to learn, communicate, and grow through the use of information technology. He has more than 15 years of experience as an executive, strategist, analyst, and solution developer, serving more than 30 non-profits and 40 professional services firms ranging from start-ups to large international organizations. Over 20 years ago while doing a year of volunteer service at a nonprofit, David Deal found his passion by helping a nonprofit and its staff use technology effectively. His career has built on that theme ever since and in its newest expression is Build Consulting. As a Partner at Build, David gets to guide and support nonprofits in developing their information management capacity. Kyle Haines is passionate about all things design. An architect at heart, he finds joy in creating evocative and engaging “things”. This passion spans his personal and professional life and is most notable in the visually engaging way that Build Consulting communicates. While a Partner at Build Consulting, Kyle also volunteers with organizations to improve the sustainability of his community. His experience in design allows him to delve into the software selection process with an eye to successfully fitting the eventual implementation to the organization's style, culture, and needs. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com tweet us @CommunityIT Thanks for listening.

On today's episode, BJ talks with John Burke, Economic Vibrancy Manager for the City of Westminster, and author of  “RFP - Request For Personality, Win People, Win Projects.” John breaks down his journey to engineering, the importance of being able to effectively communicate a project's vision, and how the R.F.P. mindset can be implemented to become a better leader on projects of any scale. Resources mentioned:  Connect with John at: www.JohnDBurke.com Find out more about the City of Westminster: www.cityofwestminster.usFind John's book, “RFP - Request For Personality, Win People, Win Projects”: https://tinyurl.com/4ysyre3rJohn is giving away 5 free electronic copies of his book. Use this link bit.ly/3QKXqM5  to enter the giveaway! Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC 

In this episode we discuss various ways the US Government can purchase products and services. This is critically important to understand when constructing your GovCon approach.   Time stamps: 0:01:21 RFP (Request for Proposal) 0:03:41 IDIQ 0:07:44 Government Purchase Card (GPC) 0:09:23 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) 0:10:00 Advice on resources you can use for research If you need help starting, building, and growing a defense contracting business, check out all of the support and resources at https://www.dodcontract.com 

In part 2 of this webinar, our experts will lead a discussion of why, to be successful with new software at your organization, technology must come last. In this “Ask the Experts” webinar, we answer your questions on ways to create a sound process for software selection, before considering the specific technologies available to meet your organizational needs. The Questions How do we define the requirements for the software we need?  When is an RFP (Request for Proposal) or RFI (Request for Information) appropriate in a software selection? System demos: (1) When should we let the vendors demo? (2) How do we ensure vendors show us what we need to see—not what they want to show us? How can we make sure a vendor is giving us a realistic project estimate? Any change involves a cost to the institution. How do you weigh the benefits vs cost? (E.g., retraining all users.)  The experts: David Deal, Kyle Haines, and Peter Mirus, co-founders of Build Consulting.

RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposals) that are coming to CPQ Vendors without them expecting it are called "unrequested RFI's/RFP's" and while they are rare they are becoming more common. Customers are typically surprised by this and so here are some reasons why CPQ Vendors decide to pass on or outright decline to answer these RFI's and RFP's. This Podcast provides some useful tips for customers and CPQ Vendors to have this happen less often. 

In this episode of FedBiz'5 we host Anthony D'Attore from FedBiz Access to discuss open solicitations, and what you need to know to move forward (or not). The key is not to spend time chasing open solicitations that you cannot fulfill.Solicitations, sometimes referred to as ‘opportunities', are requests that solicit bids to initiate the procurement process for goods and/or services. These solicitations can take a multitude of forms or notification types.Open Solicitations Open solicitations are posted in SAM.gov as an RFQ (Request for Quote) or RFP (Request for Proposal). There are databases that can aggregate and sort through this data to help you more effectively research for opportunities, which include the Market Intel Database.Special NoticePre-SolicitationSources SoughtIf two or more  businesses respond to a source sought, when it goes to a solicitation, it will be set aside for small businesses. In addition, many sources sought notifications are automatically set for small business sources and have a ‘set-aside' requirement. This means the govt has set-aside this award for a small business under a socio-economic certification. It's also an opportunity to create relationships with contracting officials and make a good first impression with your capability statement. If you can offer something unique, that's very often how a sole source contract is generated. That means you win, and the solicitation does not even go out for public bid. Once you receive the solicitation, you need to determine whether to move forward or not without wasting time on solicitations you cannot win. Since a solicitation can be as much at 100 pages plus, you need to quickly parse though it to make a “Go – No Go” decision.What is it?  - Does the title or abstract pertain to your business? What type of solicitation is it? Can I meet the minimum requirements?When is it due? - Can you realistically meet the deadline? Are better off getting in earlier in the process (RFI or Source Sought)?Am I excluded? - Is there a specific set-aside for this solicitation? For example, if it's for a woman-owned business, and you're not a woman-owned business, well stop because it's not written for you.Where is it? - Where is the place of performance? Can you reasonably service the geographic requirements, or can you work remotely? For example, if you're a janitorial company and the solicitation is for janitorial services in Japan. Well, if you are in Wisconsin, you probably can stop reading. If all four of questions line up, the fun begins because you can really start drilling down into the details of the solicitation requirements to make a final determination. What you're doing is looking for specific things that might exclude you. If none are found, it's a go!State/local solicitations are a little different. They're typically not formatted the same way but are more concise. So, they are easier to read through and the geography is limited to a specific area. They are usually a good way to get started in government contracting and build past performance.FedBiz Access offers research and engagement strategy, as well as marketing packages to targeted buyers at the federal, state, and local levels. We have over 21 years of experience working with companies to help them win business.

Welcome back to another episode of Bollotta-FIDE with your hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis. This week they start with their loose chat about Anthony finally getting to taste Alex's home cooking, city sanctioned tree trimming and parked cars. On to the main event: the two handle the topic of EVENT PROPOSAL ETIQUETTE aka EVENT QUOTE ETIQUETTE. This episode for everyone that lives that RFP “Request for Proposal” LIFE. Alex fires off questions about what is the “ideal proposal”, what is a “HOLD” vs. “BASED ON AVAILABILITY”, what to do with an ask that has an unreasonable timeline or request, being clear about the provisions needed (aka RIDER needs) upfront. Stay for Anthony's final words about listening to cues and using empathy when selling. Enjoy. ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/podcastFollow @BollottaEntertainment on InstagramJOIN THE LIVE EVENTS COALITION at www.liveeventscoalition.org

Systemization, clear goals, open-mindedness, and a strong partnership are the success ingredients that our guests, Nick Earls and Eric DiNicola, have methodically put together throughout the years.  Follow their story in this episode to help you in your journey of getting your foot in the door and discovering potential solutions in the low-income housing space.  Find out more and tune in.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Large-scaled conversions of existing buildings for condo livingAffordable housing solutions and how to implement themWhat does the RFP (Request for Proposal) process look like and what are the next steps once won?What is Winterspring Capital's vision for the next 3 to 5 years?Principles that govern affordable housing solutions for rental-type unitsRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDLow-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-Income_Housing_Tax_CreditBuild-To-Rent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Build_to_rentVivid Vision by Cameron Herold: Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Hkxstz & Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Igx0OBMillions Through Multifamily Development: https://winterspringcapital.com/development-book/Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ABOUT NICK EARLS & ERIC DINICOLANick and Eric are full-time real estate investors, developers, and founders of Winterspring Capital, a private equity firm based out of Boston, MA. Since starting their company, Nick and Eric have owned or developed over $56 million of multifamily assets, with an additional $40 million of currently ongoing developments in the pipeline. Nick and Eric focus on several different types of multifamily investments. From value-add 100+ unit complexes in the Southeast that they syndicate alongside their investor base, to affordable housing development, to luxury multifamily condominium developments. In addition, Nick is also the author of Millions through Multifamily Development, which explains in-depth the multifamily condominium strategy he uses on his projects, as well as Passive Income through Real Estate for Small Business Owners, which teaches busy entrepreneurs how they can supplement their income with passive real estate investments.CONNECT WITH NICK & ERICWebsite: https://winterspringcapital.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winterspringcapital/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-earls/ l https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-dinicola-2408897a/CONNECT WITH USGreen Light Equity Group - http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/For a list of Virtual Meetups - Email:tate@glequitygroup.comSpecial Announcement! Tate's brand new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip How Do You Start Writing a Grant? You've found a grant that sounds like a great match. You've collected the ideas and are ready to begin. You open up a fresh Word document and sit down to write. You stare at the page and your mind feels equally blank. Shudder. Now what? I've got good news for you: I never start writing a grant with a blank page, and you don't have to either. Getting Past the Blank Screen to Start Writing a Grant Ever feel like you just hit a brick wall? Starting with a blank page when you know you must wax poetic for 50 more pages can be pretty intimidating. Especially when funding rides on it. Writing a grant doesn't have to be the equivalent of mountain climbing, though. These tricks help me get past the blank page hurdle. Episode 77 Recap - Starting a Grant Application Step by Step: First, I look at the elements required in the RFP (Request for Proposal). Next I put them into a Word or Google document, numbered, along with the point value of each section. Then I read through each question and type quick notes of things I want to remember to add later – important research points, a good quote from a client, a website link I want to use as a reference. Now I have a framework instead of a blank page. I can go through and plug in project information from my notes with the client. Goals and objectives take shape. I can make a list of items I need to ask the client. I am no longer wrestling with a blank page. See how easy that was?   Challenge Question: What's the hardest part for you about getting started with grant writing? Send me a message and let's chat! If you're ready to explore this further, take my free quiz, “Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?” People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's help you figure out how you can use your constraints to your advantage so you can help change your world. If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you.   Related Episodes: Episode 16: Pro Grant Writing Tip - How to Write Tight Episodes 43-46: FAST Focus Power Series - How to become a freelance grant writer Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip

In this episode, Mike Lander and Kevin Gibbons discuss how to improve the conversion rate on RFP (Request for proposal), RFP qualifications and success factors, and what the agency can do to stand out. Learn how RFP process is viewed from both buyer's and seller's sides, what is the scorecard and the qualifications for it and how to increase your chances to win.Check It's a Good Start Youtube channel for more episodes and discussion.

On this episode, Paul tackles the challenge of differentiating your solution…even on the RFP! Show Notes: "Get there early"—before the customer submits an RFP. Request a meeting prior to submitting your proposal. Don't limit your proposal to the ….  What makes you different from your competitors? Include that in your proposal.   Click here to purchase the latest edition of Value-Added Selling! Thanks to our production team at The Creative Impostor Studios! Click here to book a complimentary consultation with Strategist and Producer, Andrea Klunder, to find out how to launch, produce, and grow your company's podcast. *** Thank you for tuning in. Our show is updated weekly with the questions you ask. So, please go to the home page to ask the question that you want answered. Be sure to follow our show in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a colleague or friend. And most importantly, you know what to do...make it a big day.

Decred participou do Consensus - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2bYDaPYHpSmJPh_M5dNSg/videosMainStream mídias OriginalMy publicou um artigo - https://twitter.com/eddieoz/status/1258354371995275267CEO do Twitter - https://twitter.com/jack/status/1259917329518850052Nova funcionalidade na Politeia estão em testes RFP (Request for Proposals (RFP) - https://twitter.com/lukebp_/status/1258139602516193280Our Network Issue #21 - https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/ghkk9g/our_network_issue_21/Decred Journal - https://medium.com/decred/decred-journal-april-2020-8ddca048dc67Novo update para Mobile Wallet Android & IOs está sendo testada - https://twitter.com/raedahgroup/status/1258461552400728065Decred Drive - https://medium.com/@decreddrive/the-decred-drive-may-7-3affac3be7cee mais no canal do youtube - Decred Brasil

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SHOW NOTES Ep. 008SEPTEMBER 2019Ten Construction Document Abbreviations ExplainedRemoving the mystery of the alphabet soup.1.CD: Construction Documents. The 100% design plans & specifications that were issued for the bid of a project. 2.SPEC: Project Specifications. A book, usually including several volumes, that outlines, in detail, the scopes of work divided by discipline. Electrical work is defined as Division 26, Communications as 27, and Fire Alarm as Division 28.3. AFR: Architect's Field Report. This form maintains a record of site visits or daily log of construction activities.4. RFI: Request For Information. This form is used to formally request further information from a party during construction. This is a tool to bring document errors and omissions to the designers attention and typically generates a project change.5, ASI: Architect's Supplemental Information. Used by the architect to issue additional instructions or interpretations, or to order minor changes in the work. 6. PR: Proposal Request. This form is used to obtain price quotations required in the negotiation of change orders. 7. RFP: Request for Proposal. Same as a PR. A proposal is a cost breakdown of materials and labor in response to a project change usually generated buy a request for information. Sometimes these proposals get volleyed back and forth between the design team and the subcontractor a few times to make sure everyone's being honest with the pricing and credits. 8. CCD: Construction Change Directive. A directive for changes in the Work for use where the owner and contractor have not agreed on proposed changes in the contract sum or contract time. Construction Change Directive, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition . This form is used for any sized project used as directive for changes that need to be done quickly when the parties have not reached an agreement yet when the construction manager is an adviser.9. CO: Change Order. This form can be used on any sized project to make amends on an owner/contractor agreement when parties agree to the terms of change.10. C-of-O, TCO: Certificate of Occupancy, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.Links: Resource Center Become a Patron 3PhaseRadio.comJeffreyMort.comAmerican Institute of Architects G SeriesTranscript:https://www.3phaseradio.com/Support the show (https://patreon.com/3phaseradio)

Marlene explica as etapas 4, 5 e 6 aqui neste terceiro bloco:Etapa 4 - Modelo de Fornecimento​Após a análise de requerimentos internos, mercado fornecedor e custo total é possível simular opções e cenários para que seja possível ir a mercado e obter a precificação destes cenários. Marlene ressalta a importância de atuar em conjunto com o cliente interno.Etapa 5 - Análise de Fornecedores – RFI – Request for Information​Aqui nesta etapa a Marlene comenta que é necessário estar atento aos fornecedores atuais e futuros, a ação é parecida com a etapa 2, porém com um foco em reduzir as opções, filtrar utilizando métodos de avaliação, e montar uma lista final, que será utilizada para a cotação de preços.Etapa 6 - RFQ - Request for Quotation ​Marlene explica a vantagem de ir a mercado como RFQ e não RFP (Request for Proposal), ela explica ainda a importância de padronizar templates para que não recebam cotações com formatos diferentes.Não perca este vídeo.Venha tomar um café com a gente!

Die Auswahl des perfekten ITSM-Tool für Dein Unternehmen scheitert meist schon beim ersten RfP (Request for Information). 90% aller Tool-Projekte machen dort einen entscheidenden Fehler. Welcher das ist und meine 4+1 Ideen, diesen zu umgehen, erfährst Du in dieser Folge.

This marks the beginning of a conversation that we’ll be continuing in the future: the relationship between design and politics. Maurice Cherry and Robyn Kanner join us to talk about whether or not design is inherently political, turning down jobs for ethical reasons, and practical ways we can have a positive impact on the world around us. Links MyTransHealth Consulting Bias Sunk Cost RFP (Request for Proposal) Dear Design Student: How to Fight Fascism Developing Citizen Designers Voter Suppression Law of the Instrument Black Lives Matter Linguistic Relativity Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. "Obamacare") Cold War Propaganda Posters Kony 2012 Milton Glaser's "We are all African" Poster Post-Truth Politics Know Your Enemy

While people in the broadband industry and journalists may salivate at the mention of a gigabit, the average person on the street probably gets that "deer in the headlights" look on their face when they hear the word. But these are the people in homes, businesses, school districts, doctors' office and elsewhere who you need to buy services on the network. How do the 300 + cities such as Chattanooga, Longmont, CO, and Danville, VA make broadband an exciting project for their constituents? Robert Henry, CIO for the City of Davenport, IA, is leading an RFP (Request for Proposal) effort to find someone to lead a needs assessment effort. He speaks from the heart about the challenges of getting constituents and stakeholders to understand the basics of broadband, and then become active supporters of the project. The media attention gets people interested, but the network's price tag can throw cold water on that interest.  Henry discusses various tactics communities can use to educate constituents. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. Listeners get valuable tips on making broadband relevant, promoting change without triggering some people's fear of change, effectively using analogies and engaging stories, and promoting technology without "selling" technology. Henry also explores the role of the stakeholders in driving up the excitement level within the community. Building the level of excitement about broadband we see in some communities is an ongoing process, and one that requires continuous attention.    This discussion comes a week before a Webinar series conducted by Gigabit Nation host Craig Settles launches to give broadband project teams in Iowa training for managing related community broadband issues.