[Web4lib] RFQ for hosting

[Cary Gordon]

It is difficult to answer this without seeing a draft, but my caveat  
would be: Don't over-specify!

Having been on the receiving end of many RFQs/RFPs, I have seen quite  
a few that did not seem to be driven by requirements. If you have a  
systems engineer who knows your requirements and can create detailed  
minimum specifications, that is great, however if the specification  
are written by someone who does not have that background and  
experience, the >best< outcome is likely to be that you will overpay  
for something that works.

Thanks,

Cary

Cary Gordon, MLS
The Cherry Hill Company
http://www.chillco.com

On Nov 28, 2007, at 9:14 AM, Lin Light wrote:

> Any suggestions / recommendations regarding what should be in an RFQ  
> for
> hosting?
> I think I have covered the basics, such as database size, PHP/CGI  
> and the
> like, but feel I may be missing something.
>
> Lin
>
> Lin Light
> Head of Computer
> & Technical Services
> Herrick District Library
> 300 South River Ave.
> Holland, MI 49423
> Voice 616-355-3727
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