Lean Facilitator Request for Proposal

Please describe in detail how you will meet each requirement.  The
successful Vendor will work the \[insert Agency name\] (the Agency) to
facilitate the expansion of lean process improvement methodology in
executive branch agencies. Such services shall include, but are not
limited to, the following:

A.  Lead department Kaizen events, Design for Lean Six Sigma events,
    value stream mapping events, conduct 5S training and audits, and
    consult with the Agency on other relevant Lean tools and
    methodologies. While serving as the lead consultant, the service
    provider will also coach and mentor state employees, serving in the
    capacity of team lead, to build the Agency's capacity to
    successfully lead Lean events.

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A.  Meet with Agency leadership to identify potential Lean projects.
    Conduct pre-work events that result in the identification of project
    scope, objectives, goals and data compilation. The consultant will
    also guide the Agency in team member selection for participation in
    Lean events.

B.  Provide follow-up services, on an as needed basis, to ensure
    sustainability of Lean process improvement efforts.

C.  Work with department leadership to implement policy deployment so
    that Agency improvement efforts are linked to strategic goals.

If a Vendor's proposal does not meet the required services, the proposal
will be rejected.

2.  **QUALIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION**  

> Vendors should offer detailed answers to the questions in this
> section.   

A.  Please describe your experience facilitating and consulting on Lean
    in a public sector organization.

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A.  Please describe the methodology used to implement Lean in an
    organization. Please outline basic methodology as well as tools.

B.  Please describe in detail any additional services that you believe
    would assist the Agency in this project.  The benefit that is
    provided to the Agency should be specifically addressed.

**3.5       VENDOR INFORMATION**

> The following information is required of prospective Vendors and will
> be used to evaluate their qualifications: 

A.  Name of Vendor

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A.  Form of business entity (e.g. corporation, partnership, etc.).

B.  State of incorporation (if a corporation).

C.  Home office address and telephone number.

D.  List of branch locations.

E.  Provide a description of your background, organizational history,
    size and years in business.

F.  Specialized services, if any, and years of experience in each such
    area.

G.  Minimum of three (3) business references from companies or
    government agencies that use services within the scope of this RFP.

**4.4       SELECTION PROCESS**

**B.       ** Evaluation criteria and assigned point values**:**

-   Credentials and Qualifications                                   
              *  35 points*

    -   Demonstration of vendor's qualifications and expertise

    -   Number of years experience in providing service sought

>       by RFP

-   Level of experience providing types of services sought

>       in RFP in a public sector organization

-   List of services similar to those sought by RFP that vendor

>       has provided to other organizations.

-   Proposal Meets Mandatory Requirements                            
    *35 points*

-   References                                                                            
    *10 points*

-   Completeness and Organization of Bid                                
    *10 points*

-   Costs                                                                         
                *10 points*

> *Total               100 points*
>
> The cost will be used in the cost formula below to compute the
> relative number of cost points awarded to each proposal. The lowest
> cost will receive the maximum number of cost points.
>
> Lowest Cost
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ X   Available Points =
> Points    
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> Vendor X Cost