Make vs. buy decision

Create statement of work

Establish evaluation criteria

Prepare evaluation forms

Contact vendors

Request vendor references

Complete reference evaluations forms

Conduct bidders' conference

Receive proposals from vendors

Collect and compile evaluation forms

Meet with evaluation team to plan & discuss vendor visits

Prepare visit agenda

Review visit agenda with evaluation team

Schedule conference calls with vendors to discuss visit agenda

Send visit agenda to vendors

Hold conference calls with vendors regarding visit agenda

Conduct vendor site visits

Analyze proposals

Select vendor finalists

Negotiate contract with selected vendor

Prepare procurement documents