Episode 217 - How to Write a Better RFP

On this week's episode, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the Dept of Education's proposed budget and what the cuts could mean for K-12 education. Many of the programs may seem distant from our world but the trickle-down effects could be felt immediately for many districts. We also dive into some additional changes at the FCC as well as MS-ISAC, as districts are learning that some services will now have an annual fee. Our main topic this week is the RFP process - the good, the bad, and the ugly side of RFPs as well as how you can improve your RFPs with 5 simple tips. We break down our recommendations for your next RFP into this simple template that you can use to create a proposal that your vendors will want to respond to! https://docs.google.com/document/d/11435vbxeVSTWntTGFxTkzWlBatyEHlCfYEcmlgE6V4w/edit?usp=sharing   00:00:00-Introduction 00:11:30-More changes in the FCC and MS-ISAC 00:15:24-Dept of Ed's proposed budget 00:28:07-Writing a GOOD RFP -------------------- Eaton - What does an IT pro do? A children’s book. K12 IT pros like you have been sharing Eaton’s What does an IT pro do? children’s book with their school’s teachers and libraries. Inspire tiny IT pros interest in STEM with Eaton’s first children’s tale where Honey, the badger, teaches her classmates how an IT pro can be like a doctor, a detective, a teacher and so much more! Grab your free copy at https://forms.office.com/r/JPaKdQptjU.  Fortinet Prey - They are offering a 15% discount on the first year for customers referred by K12 Tech Talk! Visit https://preyproject.com/. NTP ManagedMethods -------------------- Email us at [email protected] OR [email protected] Call us at 314-329-0363 Join the K12TechPro Community Buy some swag X @k12techtalkpod Facebook Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.