RFP - Statewide Field Team Tools Automation Tableau License

The Calhoun Intermediate School District's MI Excel Statewide Field Team has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for procuring 600 Tableau Viewer Licenses as part of a Statewide Field Team Tools Automation initiative. The procurement seeks to acquire software licenses with immediate availability following contractor selection. Proposals were due by October 11, 2018, at 5:00 PM, with questions accepted until October 10, 2018, and responses provided within 24-36 hours of submission. The final determination was scheduled for October 17, 2018. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' previous experience and proposed pricing compared to industry averages. Submission requirements include a comprehensive introduction letter containing complete contact information, company background, website details, organizational resources, relevant experience, cost estimates, and a list of references and past project clients. The Statewide Field Team (SWFT) reserves the right to retain all submitted proposals and potentially utilize ideas from proposals, regardless of selection.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a one-time contract for software licensing, with no specific budget range explicitly stated in the available materials. The licenses are specifically for Tableau Viewer, indicating a focus on data visualization and business intelligence tools for the Statewide Field Team's operational needs. While precise financial parameters were not disclosed, the procurement suggests a technology infrastructure enhancement project aimed at improving data analysis capabilities across the organization. The RFP indicates a comprehensive approach to vendor selection, emphasizing experience, pricing, and potential strategic value of proposed solutions.