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Jim D. Gray & Associates, Inc. |
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Supporting O.E.M.’s since 1977 |
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972-699-9976 |
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Phase 1 – Needs Analysis · Conduct Interviews · Mayor, Council members · City Manager · Police Chief, Fire Chief · IT and other department heads
· Summarize Communication Expenses · Telephone/Fax/Cell/Data · Meter reading, Other
· Review Other Communications Needs · Including School District
· Conduct site analysis of city · Including physical constraints · Existing services and pricing
· Educate City · Available and future technology · Provide estimated pricing/funding options · Develop a consensus plan for city to be used as a basis for partnering or RFP
Phase 2 – Prepare RFP / Partner Negotiating
Phase 3 – Assist in Selection Process · Check network references · Coordinate vendor network demonstration · Review vendor technology · Evaluate subcontractors · Review financials · Review terms and conditions · Establish an evaluation matrix
Phase 4 – Manage contract process with vendor
Phase 5 – Monitor installation process and assist in system acceptance |