The business problem for this project is presented as the gap between the existing state and a desired

state of the University of Prosperity$$s project and portfolio management capabilities. Although many

problems turn out to have several solutions or ways in which to close the gap or correct the deviation,

difficulties arise when the business problem is not accurately defined. Reference below the description

of the business problems.

$$ Lack of strategic alignment across project portfolios: the University of Prosperity has a problem

to prioritize projects by value and aligning resources to projects with strategic priorities.

$$ Limitation by not having a system of record $($single source of truth$)$ for reporting purposes. This

problem translates into reports with not accurate information and reports produced not in a

timely manner. Hence, decision$-$making is compromised and not optimal.

$$ Lack of a common streamlined process for project management, and not having tools, and

methods, needs for project execution.

This week, you are required to produce your project Request for Proposal $($RFP$)$ deliverable. The RFP is a formal invitation issued by the University of Prosperity requesting interested PPM vendors to submit written proposals meeting a set of requirements. If interested in bidding for the project, vendors respond with a description of the techniques they would employ to meet the requirements, a plan of work, and a detailed budget for the project, along with supporting information. Please use the Request for Proposal $($RFP$)$ Tool provided to help you produce your project deliverable due this week.

The RFP must contain the following sections.

$$ Statement of Work

$$ Original RFP Document and Grounds for Disqualification

$$ Organization

$$ Existent Technology Environment

$$ Schedule

$$ Proposal Submission

$$ Communication

$$ Scope of Work

$$ Functional Requirements

$$ Technical Specifications

$$ Vendor Qualifications and References

$$ Budget and Estimated Pricing

$$ Nondisclosure Agreement