http://chadmullins.com/business/choosing-a-design-firm-rfp/ This is me expressing myself Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:51:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://chadmullins.com/business/choosing-a-design-firm-rfp/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Ben Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:13:29 +0000 http://chadmullins.com/?p=43#comment-14 This is tough. I can see things from both sides. As someone who responds to RFPs, I want to know enough about the project to (1) have confidence it's something that fits my team and (2) be able to estimate it properly. But I also understand that an organization creating an RFP may not want to reveal their budget initially. I love the idea that a company would interview people like me (a vendor) to find someone they trust. Then discuss the budget and the project. This would be the best for <b>all</b> parties involved. Having an expert in the field discuss the possibilities instead of basing what you want on what your competitors have... This is tough. I can see things from both sides. As someone who responds to RFPs, I want to know enough about the project to (1) have confidence it’s something that fits my team and (2) be able to estimate it properly. But I also understand that an organization creating an RFP may not want to reveal their budget initially. I love the idea that a company would interview people like me (a vendor) to find someone they trust. Then discuss the budget and the project. This would be the best for all parties involved. Having an expert in the field discuss the possibilities instead of basing what you want on what your competitors have…

]]> http://chadmullins.com/business/choosing-a-design-firm-rfp/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Andy Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:16:36 +0000 http://chadmullins.com/?p=43#comment-13 I feel that the more assumed detail that finds its way into an RFP ultimately ends up limiting the project. Specificity early on can really remove options. I feel that the more assumed detail that finds its way into an RFP ultimately ends up limiting the project. Specificity early on can really remove options.

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