RFP-Respond/Not Respond Costs to the Corporation/Vendors
Transcript of RFP-Respond/Not Respond Costs to the Corporation/Vendors
RFP-Respond/Not RespondCosts to the Corporation/Vendors
Maureen Acker, The Dow Chemical CompanyJohn Sculley, RIS Consulting GroupDon Smith, Altair Global Relocation
“Trust, But Verify”Quote from Ronald Reagan when dealing with the Russians and the
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Maureen Acker
The Dow Chemical Company
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Working with Procurement
Step 1: Process Pre-workStep 2: RFP DevelopmentStep 3: RFP LaunchStep 4: Service Provider EvaluationStep 5: Service Provider SelectionStep 6: Contact Development/AwardStep 7: Transition/ImplementationStep 8: Ongoing Service Provider Management
Step 1 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8Step 2 Step 3
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Level of Engagement: Procurement
Step 1 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8Step 2 Step 3
Procurement Engagement Varies by Activity
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RFP Process - Costs
• Average size team – 6 people• Average duration – 3-6 months• Costs
- People - $20,000 - $30,000 - Travel for onsite visits -
$3,000-$6000 - Switching costs - $5000-
$20,000 - Consultant - $10,000-$50,000 - Total $38,000-$106,000
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RFP - Benefits
• Refresh program offerings• Reduce costs• Improve customer (internal)
satisfaction• Enhance relationships• Solidify Strategy
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Developing Strategic Partnerships
• Move from regular bidding process (i.e. every three years) to ongoing tracking
• Understand client strategy and 5 year plan• Proactive in managing program• Assist client in understanding “total cost”
and how you are managing• Benchmarking events integrated into
contract
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Developing a Strategic Partnership
Convert information into knowledge Housing market worst in 20 years
Deregulation of HHG
Costs have increased 20%
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John B. Sculley
RIS Consulting Group
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A Consultant’s Perspective
• Our Place in the Relocation Industry: Independence, Neutrality, Objectivityo Advisors to Employers: Needs & Solutions
• Relocation Assistance Policy Design• Administrative Processes & Service Model• Supplier Specifications & Selection• Program Performance Evaluation
o Research & Feedback for Suppliers• Customer & Client Satisfaction Measurement• Performance & Perceptual Assessments• New Product Testing & Training
o Educational Resource to Industry Associations
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A Consultant’s Perspective
• The RFP Process: What We Do – Lead/Facilitate/Support Client Team’s Process
• Past Program Results & RFP Objectives• Service Specifications & Decision Criteria• Supplier Screening & Evaluation
- RFI, Proposals & Presentations- Reference Checks & Site Visits- Selection Rationale & Documentation- Negotiation & Implementation Advice
• Equip Client to Make Informed Decisions!
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A Consultant’s Perspective• The RFP Process: What We Experience
– The Good -- Professionalism, Integrity• Concise needs-based RFP• Small field of pre-qualified suppliers• Qualitative & quantitative decision model
– The Bad -- Indecisive, Expedient• Uncertain objectives and preferences• Irrelevant, excessive data collection
– The Ugly – One-sided, Uninformed• Cattle call of bidders• Poor time management• Unrealistic, disrespectful expectations • Subjective decisions without feedback to bidders
Result: Suppliers’ Reluctance / Selectivity on RFP Responses
Donald F. Smith
Altair Global Relocation
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Challenges Facing Bidders
• Lack of Regular Pre-bid Access• Limited Relocation Expertise in
Procurement• Less Time to Build Differentiation • Trend Towards On-Line Bid Process
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Dealing With The Challenges
• Commit to Add Value on Every Call• Become a Trusted Industry Resource• Be Respectful of Time and Schedule• Deliver a World-Class Written Proposal
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Information Required to Assess Opportunity
• % Win/Loss When Supplier Has No Prior Relationship
• % Win/Loss When RFP is Domestic Only, or Domestic & Global
• % Win/Loss When Global is Administered Centrally w/in US or Tri-regionally
• If You Decline to Bid:- Personal Call- Written Note
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Costs Associated WithBid Process:
Cash In the DoorMay 31, 2008
Implementation$40,000
1st Authorization Received January 1, 2008
Contract Negotiation
$20,000
Cumulative Cost
by Phase
Site Visit$15,000
Presentation$13,800
RFP$6,300
RFI$2,300
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Q & A