...clarity. The process for the buyer begins just prior to the receipt of the procurement request. The Contracting Officer should assist the program personnel with adequately describing the need for the RFP and reviewing the acquisition plan in its entirety for completeness and accuracy. The CO should also ensure that enough funds have been allocated for the requirement. Once the acquisition plan has been approved, the CO will be developing the solicitation. Once all sections of the RFP have been written and approved, the CO will post the resultant RFP to FedBizOpps for any and all contractors of interest view the RFP in full details. If FedBizOpps is not available, the CO may email the RFP out to Offerors identified in its market research. Once the RFP has been posted, the CO should allow companies enough time to propose responsively to the RFP- which could be from 15 to 45 days depending upon the size and complexity of the requirement. During this time, the CO should answer any questions that all Offerors may have regarding the RFP. This should be done in writing but can also be done in an open forum such as a pre-proposal conference. Once all questions have been answered, the CO should post these questions and answers on FedBizOpps for all Offerors to see and if needed, amend the RFP. The process from the seller’s point of view begins once a notice is synopsized on FedBizOpps. After the requirement is actually posted on FedBizOpps, the seller should review the entire...
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...difficult and important this decision really is to our company. I believe my co-workers Sally Thompson and Joe Bradley have done an exceptional job so far, and have definitely pointed our marketing department in the right direction. After our company implemented Sally’s proposal, our market share increased three points, which she definitely deserves credit for. However, her proposal has led to some active criticism from the public which has left our group manager Tom Miller displeased because of how valuable this proposal is to our Natural Cereals division. Sally’s proposal included a limited health message to the high fiber content in our bran cereals. She indicated in a very cautious way that food high in fiber has been associated with studies to lower rates of some forms of cancer; however, she did not go about saying that our bran cereals had more bran than other competing bran cereals. She also went about featuring our new “Re-sealable Pack,” which allows the inside bag to be resealed for freshness, and included a 35 cent coupon toward the next purchase of a product of Natural Cereal. Although she believed her proposal avoided deception to our consumers, one key criticism we have received for Sally’s efforts is that we jumped on the company bandwagon that makes often misleading or incomplete health claims. Tom believes we cannot afford criticism, so he asked me to step in and provide my own proposal. I support many of the ideas Sally and Joe have proposed, however, I feel...
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...CASE NO.1 The Compu-Blitz Shop Problem Identification As a new manager, what would be the best strategies will you implement? Decision I will deliberate with my employees to make a summary of the past records of the COMPU-BLITZ SHOP to find out what other problems, needs to buy or even financial. We will also focuses in observing the costumers and as well as the competitors for us to know the competitors advantages and to know what people usually buy in a computer shop and the following are resulting a good strategies towards success. Execution After deliberating you will find out what other problems of COMPU-BLITZ SHOP then enumerate the following problem. First is the total cost of the things need to be done is P780,000 and the COMPU-BLITZ SHOP has only P50,000 and you invested an amount of P300,000 From own savings to help the funding alternatives P300,000 and a total of P350,00. Therefore you have an insufficient amount of money to sustain all the needs of the shop that is why you need to have a list of things need to go first before other things that are not much more important to budget the small amount. And for the new strategies, you will think for a good advertisement that is not much expensive but still effective that surely positioned in the mind of the costumers In a computer literacy, you don’t have to undergo that very expensive computer literacy seminar, because as an M.B.A graduate you could have some outsourcing...
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...to create value priced meal. After little investigation Buckmeister came to know about degradation of performance standards in some of the kitchen. Also he found out some of the stuffs were not trained properly. Few of the customers also were dissatisfied with the food price of the Coop and they feel its food items are overpriced than the food price of their competitors. Another area of investigation was The Coop’s marketing spending. Although according to CEO, The Coop’s share of voice was comparable to that of KFC but there was uncertainty to whether Coops is communicating the write message to customer. Various other issues like home delivery system, control of quality of the food, diversification of the food products, and option of co-branding also need to be addressed. How the company is addressing the Problem Various alternatives for market research had been given by top two managers and also vice...
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...New System Proposal Team B CIS/207 January 16, 2013 New System Proposal Riordan Manufacturing Company is leader in industry, and the company uses polymer materials to create solutions to customers. Dr. Riordan, a professor of chemistry founded Riordan Plastics Inc. by 1993 the company went to Riordan Plastics Inc. to Riordan Manufacturing Company and expanded the company into China. In 1991 the company supported commercial applications for his patent and the customers that use the products are the manufacturer of automotive parts, appliance manufactures, the manufactures of aircrafts, and the Department of Defense (DoD), alone with bottlers, and beverage makers (Riordan Mfg., 2012). The company’s earnings are $46 million and the total revenue excesses $1 Billion. Riordan Manufacturing Company has over 500 employees in Albany GA, Pontiac MI, and Hangzhou China (Riordan Mfg., 2012). Looking into the company’s system, there isn’t any security features established to prevent anyone from accessing information on the company’s intranet. Logins should be required to access the information within the company’s intranet and also should be monitored by the IT department. When the company expanded their operations in to Hangzhou China the fan manufacturing operation moved from Pontiac Michigan to Hangzhou China, team B need to look at the financing and accounting department systems because it was never addressed on the switch, just added more software...
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...and will use a competitive range to increase the competitiveness of offeror’s proposals through negotiations. In determining price reasonableness, it will be critical to analyze the different methods of price analysis and determine if any benefit will arise from the use of these methods. Technical Evaluations The FAR expresses the government’s objective is to provide the best value product or service for customers, while maintaining the public’s trust and fulfilling policy objectives (Compton, 2010). “Proposing vendors are entitled to fair and impartial treatment in the source selection process, and they have a right to unbiased award decisions” (Compton, 2010, p. 142). Fair and impartial treatment is achieved in technical evaluations, by ensuring that technical proposals are evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria and requirements stated in Section M of the solicitation. Integrity and Fairness The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 1.102-2(c)(3), states that “The Government shall exercise discretion, use sound business judgment, and comply with applicable laws and regulations in dealing with contractors and prospective contractors” (Broaddus, 2011). There are many rules and regulations that are followed to maintain acquisition integrity and fairness. It is the role of the Contracting Officer (CO) to debrief the evaluation team on the following subjects once proposals are received: • “Overview of the solicitation document • Handling of the technical...
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...Request for Proposal An Inventory Control System Just Seeds Unlimited Co. 4105 Stuart Andrew Blvd Unit #3 Charlotte, NC 28217 704.222.2222 Distribution List (TBD) Linnea L. Williams lwilliams.lwilliams@gmail.com PM598 – May 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 5 1.1. General Description of Work 5 1.2. What Must Be Included with Bid 5 1.3. Schedule of Bid Period Activities 6 1.4. Location of Work 6 1.5. Pre-Bid Meeting 7 1.6. Owner Contact for Questions 7 1.7. Pre-Award Surveys 8 1.8. Sealed Bid Requirements 8 1.9. Basis for Bid Evaluation 9 1.10. Ethical Standards 10 1.11. Responsibility for Surety Bonds 10 1.12. Proposal Format 10 1.13. List of Bidders 12 1.14. Letter of Acknowledgment 13 2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK 13 3. PROPOSAL 15 3.1. Breakdown of Bid Price 15 3.2. Revisions and Extra Work 15 3.3. Scheduled Completion Dates 16 3.4. List of Subcontractors 16 3.6. Key Supplier or Contractor Personnel 17 3.7. List of Bid Document Addenda Reviewed by Bidder 17 3.8. Notice of Conflicts or Errors in Bid Documents 17 3.9. Bidder Signature 17 4. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS 18 5. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND CONTRACT AGREEMENTS 18 Appendix B 21 Supplier/Bidder List 21 1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS The following section entails information that Just Seeds Unlimited Co. requires of bidders when preparing the response bid proposal: 1.1. General Description of Work Provide Just Seeds Unlimited Co. with a fully designed solution for...
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...Request for Proposal An Inventory Control System Just Seeds Unlimited Co. 4105 Stuart Andrew Blvd Unit #3 Charlotte, NC 28217 704.222.2222 Distribution List (TBD) Linnea L. Williams lwilliams.lwilliams@gmail.com PM598 – May 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 5 1.1. General Description of Work 5 1.2. What Must Be Included with Bid 5 1.3. Schedule of Bid Period Activities 6 1.4. Location of Work 6 1.5. Pre-Bid Meeting 7 1.6. Owner Contact for Questions 7 1.7. Pre-Award Surveys 8 1.8. Sealed Bid Requirements 8 1.9. Basis for Bid Evaluation 9 1.10. Ethical Standards 10 1.11. Responsibility for Surety Bonds 10 1.12. Proposal Format 10 1.13. List of Bidders 12 1.14. Letter of Acknowledgment 13 2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK 13 3. PROPOSAL 15 3.1. Breakdown of Bid Price 15 3.2. Revisions and Extra Work 15 3.3. Scheduled Completion Dates 16 3.4. List of Subcontractors 16 3.6. Key Supplier or Contractor Personnel 17 3.7. List of Bid Document Addenda Reviewed by Bidder 17 3.8. Notice of Conflicts or Errors in Bid Documents 17 3.9. Bidder Signature 17 4. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS 18 5. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND CONTRACT AGREEMENTS 18 Appendix B 21 Supplier/Bidder List 21 1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS The following section entails information that Just Seeds Unlimited Co. requires of bidders when preparing the response bid proposal: 1.1. General Description of Work Provide Just Seeds Unlimited Co. with a fully...
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...requirements of a written acquisition plan and states, in part: “Introduce the plan by a brief statement of need. Summarize the technical and contractual history of the acquisition. Discuss feasible acquisition alternatives, the impact of prior acquisitions on those alternatives, and any related in-house effort.” In this case, the need is to improve an existing capability within the Department of Agriculture, since they already write proposals and contract to support agency needs. The technical history of the acquisition would consist of information about how the need was identified and why the procurement is needed. For example, perhaps a review of the contracting system at the Department of Agriculture suggested that overall contracting costs could be reduced by automating the proposal and contract writing function. The statement of need would also contain information about any alternatives considered and explain why this acquisition was selected to fill the need. Since the Department of Agriculture is currently writing contracts and proposals, the acquisition team can review the system being used currently and use the information gathered as a framework for developing the requirements for this new software procurement. The team should begin with an evaluation of the current writing process and determine what aspects of the process are effective, and what changes or additions are needed to better meet agency needs. It is important to note the difference between needs and...
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...issue in the given situation is whether revocation of offer by post is effective due to the lapsed of time. Section 4(3)(a) of the Contract Act 1950 defines that the communication of a revocation is complete as against the person who makes it, when it is put into a course of transmission to the person to whom it is made, so as to be out of the power of the person who makes it. Proposal can be withdraw by communicating the notice of revocation by the proposer to the party to whom the proposal was made. Revocation of offer by post is effective is defined in Section 5(1) of the Contract Act 1950 provides that a proposal may be revoked at any time before the communication of its acceptance is complete as against the proposer, but not afterwards. Time is prescribed in the proposal for its acceptance. Under Section 6(b) of the Contract Act 1950 defines that a proposal is revoked by the lapsed of the time prescribed in the proposal for its acceptance, or, if no time is so prescribed, by the lapse of a reasonable time, without communication of acceptance. In the case of Ramsgate Victoria Hotel Co Ltd v Montefiore, the applicant had applied for shares but was not told until a certain date that his offer had been accepted and allocated to him. Now the balance owing on the shares was due. So the applicant refused to pay and the company threatened to sue him alleging breach of contract. It was stated that the offer to purchase shares had not been accepted within a reasonable time...
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...their comments, suggestions, and problems will receive fair consideration, so any problems among co-workers are quickly and easily resolved. Knowing the company’s objectives and having clear instructions on how to accomplish their tasks makes employees confident in their work. Chapter2 3 Is conflict in a team good or bad? Explain your answer. Conflict is constructive when it improves the quality of decisions, stimulates creativity and innovation, encourages interest and curiosity among group members, provides a forum for airing problems and releasing tension, and fosters an environment of self-evaluation. In addition, constructive conflict can force important issues into the open, speed up their resolution, and be a catalyst for change. Conflict frequently becomes bad or disruptive when there is a strong polarization of opinions. In this case, conflict can retard communication, reduce group cohesiveness, and stifle the generation and creativity of new ideas. Sometimes a group whose culture is high in avoidance will suppress or avoid conflict. This avoidance can result in poor decisions because they stand unquestioned. Chapter 13 1. Why are unsolicited proposes more challenging to write than solicited proposals? Students should recognize that often an unsolicited proposal must first convince readers that a problem exists, as well as that the proposal will solve it. They are potentially unwelcome advances (or at least unexpected) made by the business...
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...Caroline Regis at Excel Systems The case describes the effects of a proposed change in Excel's manufacturing strategy as seen through the eyes of the company's VP of Manufacturing, Caroline Regis. Regis’ employer, Excel Systems, merged with another company Gemini, a former competitor. The merger was followed by several changes to Excel's and Gemini’s old business approach. Excel System’s new CEO advocates a new manufacturing strategy: outsourcing, which he successfully ran with Gemini prior to the merger. Regis, who was in charge of in-house manufacturing at Excel Systems, feels threatened by the VP for Supply Chain Management at Gemini, Margaret Ogilvie, and her proposed changes. The case focuses on Regis's reactions to the outsourcing proposal and her actions to clarify her new role at Excel Systems. Initially, Regis seems to consent to the new organizational politics and support the new outsourcing strategy as well, only to change her mind at the last minute and exasperate her superiors, who had all thought she would support the plan. She attempts to regain control of the situation and threatens to resign if she would not be allowed to determine the appropriate strategy for the newly merged entity. The case further analyses and discusses the career and personal development issues that lead up to Regis’ determination to either be in charge of manufacturing at Excel Systems, or resign and move on to another company. The case describes Caroline Regis as an independent, original...
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...CITY OF NEW ORLEANS 2013 Budget Proposal October 29th, 2012 10/29/2012 Mayor’s Office of Communications 2013 Budget Presentation • Background • Performance Management/Review of Improvements • 2013 Budget Proposal 2 2013 Budget Proposal Funding Cuts at the State and Federal level are posing significant budgeting challenges for municipalities across the U.S. ● Nearly 48% of cities plan to reduce workforce this year ● Los Angeles predicts over 200 City jobs will be eliminated due to budgetary challenges ● San Bernardino closing all but one library and reducing 100 jobs including Police and Fire positions ● The State of Louisiana is not meeting its obligation to fund District Attorney, Indigent Defender, or mental health We must continue to take action to be smart about how we get smaller 3 2013 Budget Proposal The Landrieu Administration addressed an inherited $97M spending gap Budget Comparison $550M 2009 Expenditure $528M 500 110 450 $431M $97M Gap 400 418 431 Gap Recurring Revenue 2010 350 300 2009 Note: One-time revenue sources not included in chart 4 2013 Budget Proposal First step to eliminating gap was to reverse the spending trend Annual Expenses $550M $528.0M $496.0M 500 $483.0M $479.9M $477.8M* $50.2M Difference 450 400 350 *= Proposed $477.8M expenditure does not include $13.4M appropriation to fund balance. Including fund balance contribution, the City is proposing a budget...
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...rate; in 1986 the home comp. indust- limit 80% recievables, potential ry will take off?, incredible relaxing pt, want 3-5 mil by july, growth, venture capital potential not public, best chance sell small percentage of co. to corporation Risk Target Market/Marketing: computer industry will take off, but is a constantly changing trend, technology keeps improving. Education and entertainment will not achieve more than a 30-35% penetration in U.S homes Distribution: technology keeps changing, therefore these large retailers/Spinnaker could be left with lots of unsold inventory Manufacturing: could face hiring issues because most are Portuguese immigrants, do not speak english, could cause conflicts in understanding objectives/cultural issues affecting manufacturing Financial: unpredictability if the proposals or third party development business will take off, where they will get the resources Has Spinnaker’s strategy been successful? Spinnaker’s strategy has been successful so far in the company’s life. they have managed to What issues must be addressed? * costs of launching a third party development business, where they will get the resources. * whether or not to take on these proposals from Commodore and Atari...
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...XXXXX University Memorandum TO: Dr. XXXXXX FROM: XXXXXXX DATE: October 7, 2012 (Revised Submission October 3, 2012 (Original Submission) SUBJECT: Bridge Replacement Proposal for Technical Writing Course Project I would like to use a portion of an ongoing bridge replacement design project from my workplace for the duration of this course. I have verified with the appropriate people at my workplace that this design project can be shared in this class. PURPOSE The purpose of my project is to complete the Preliminary Design of the Replacement of the Lock Street Bridge in Manayunk, PA. Various bridge types and sizes will be evaluated for the Lock Street site and these will be discussed in the Preliminary Design Report. This report will be submitted to the project’s clients, Philadelphia Streets Department (Streets) and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), for approval at the Preliminary Design Presentation. The presentation will illustrate the recommended replacement bridge and briefly discuss the other design options that were explored. AUDIENCE AND USE Upper level management and project managers of Streets and PWD will read and comment or approve the project proposal. Project managers and technical engineers of these same government agencies will read and comment or approve the design report. PWD will be funding the design and construction costs for the project but have little to no bridge design experience. To assist with the bridge design approval...
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