The Technology Association of Georgia, in conjunction with its IT Enablement Task Force, is currently seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations are interested in developing a TAG specific mobile webpage.
About TAG
TAG is a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry. TAG provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving, and also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 27 special interest groups, or societies, including Women in Technology (WIT). Additionally, TAG’s charitable arm, the TAG Education Collaborative, is focused on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org, TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com, and TAG’s video content site, www.TAGtvonline.org.
Why does TAG want a Mobile Webage?
TAG’s constituency is typically quite technology-enabled, and it is our goal to both accommodate them and also to be a thought leader in our use of technology. Having a well designed mobile webpage is consistent with these goals.
Objective and Goals
TAG invites those interested to visit the TAG website (wwwTAGonline.org) and the TAG Community website (www.TAGthink.com) and the video content site (www.TAGtvonline.com) and, based the content of these sites and your knowledge of TAG, develop the strategy, content, and design of the TAG mobile webpage. We are looking for a partner who brings recommendations and thoughts on what we should do to deliver the highest value to our members at the most appropriate investment, as well as how to achieve those capabilities and insights into how they think this capability will affect TAG. Insights into what similar organizations have done and are doing nationally and globally would be very useful. How the page would work with social media sites such as Twitter should be outlined specifically.
In terms of features and capabilities, at a minimum users should be able to access the TAG calendar and register for events as well as view their community profiles, post comments, and be notified of any activity (responses to their postings, friend requests, etc.) Survey features to survey people at a certain event are another area where a mobile webpage could also be beneficial.
Project and Selection Process Timetable
Scope of Work
This RFP serves as a request for proposals that include ideas for both the content and design of a TAG specific mobile webpage device
Timetable
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Develop and distribute RFP – intent to respond should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as quickly as possible. |
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Questions should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – all questions and their responses will be distributed (unattributed to the original entity asking the question) to all other entities who have indicated their intent to submit a proposal. Proposals due by 5pm, Friday, September 17th, 2010
TAG will contact proposal submitters between Sept 20th and Sept 30th with questions and possible requests for additional information
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TAG will select their mobile webpage partner on or around Monday, October 4th
Development of TAG Mobile Webpage with TAG IT Enablement Task Force involvement. |
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Submission Requirements
In order to be considered, please submit the proposal package to the Technology Association of Georgia on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, September 17th, 2010. Electronic proposals are sufficient and preferred, and should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You will receive a confirmation email indicating that your proposal has been received. If you do not receive such a notice, please call Melanie at (404)920-2037 to troubleshoot.
Each submission should include the following:
1. A proposed work plan / project approach and timeline based upon the scope of work in this request. Please be sure to specify the exact components that your response includes.
2. A statement of qualifications, relevant experience and key personnel who will be responsible for the execution of this project, including qualifications of any sub-consultants named in the proposal.
3. Your customer service philosophy
4. Your interest in/involvement with the Georgia technology community
5. Your interest in/prior involvement with TAG
6. Two (2) professional references with mailing address, email address and phone numbers.
7. An itemized cost breakdown of the project with proposed payment schedule. In-kind considerations are highly suggested – for example, if you would consider waiving/reducing monetary compensation for the opportunity to be “advertised” somehow in affiliation with the webpage, or to be considered a TAG sponsor, etc. please itemize your proposed in-kind discount and what you would want to see in return. Discounts in consideration of TAG’s status as a non-profit organization should also be indicated.
