System Procurement Support

FE has a proven procurement process for public safety communications solutions.

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FE will support your organization through each step of the procurement process.

Our procurement specialists can provide any or all of the following assistance:

  • Attend vendor prebid meetings
  • Answer vendor questions
  • Generate RFP addenda
  • Develop proposal evaluation criteria
  • Participate in vendor proposal evaluations

We have negotiators experienced in public safety systems, equipment, and services procurements who have dealt with virtually every systems suppliers.  They apply time-tested methodologies and have a track record of saving millions of dollars for our clients.

FE’s technical expertise in dealing with our vendor was outstanding. Their vendor negotiation experience proved invaluable, resulting in a significant savings for the city over the course of the project. In one case alone, they saved us over $150,000!”

~ City of Newport News, Virginia

Large and small municipalities win with FE.

  • Draft RFP documents

  • Develop evaluation criteria and forms

  • Assist with key procurement processes

  • Assist with proposal evaluation

  • Document demonstration scenarios

  • Prepare for and attend vendor demonstrations

  • Facilitate reference checks and site visits

  • Conduct proposal cost analysis

  • Assist with recommendation of finalists for negotiations

  • Conduct a pre-negotiation strategy session

  • Draft contract documents

  • Assist with contract negotiations