Center for Procurement Excellence

A strong IT procurement process goes beyond selecting the best software—it’s about finding the right solution for your organization’s needs. Avoiding common RFP mistakes, such as unclear project goals and overly complex evaluations, leads to better vendor selection and smoother implementation. Learn how to structure your RFP for long-term IT success.

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Not all delivery methods are created equal—and choosing the wrong one can introduce risk before a project even begins. Whether it’s Design-Build, CMAR, or Progressive Design-Build, each model allocates risk, responsibility, and collaboration differently. The key isn’t picking what’s familiar—it’s selecting the structure that aligns with your project’s complexity, your team’s capabilities, and the outcomes you need to protect.

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Not all RFP risks are surprises.
Some are the assumptions everyone sees—but no one addresses.

These “Known Unknowns” can quietly derail projects, inflate costs, and trigger disputes when they surface too late. Learn how simple If/Then statements can define responsibility early and turn uncertainty into managed risk.

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