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11.1

Project Process Flow Diagrams

General Project Process Flow

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Project Initiation Stage

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Project Planning Stage

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Project Executing Stage

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Project Closeout Stage

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RFP Process Flow

RFP Process

Request RFP Template from NERC

Develop Primary Criteria for Project

Develop List of Prospective Vendors

Develop Draft RFP

Yes

Distribute Draft RFP Develop Evaluation Criteria Approval Process Final

No Yes Are there any Questions or Issues that need Resolution?

Select Vendor No

Is Draft Complete? Is Proposals Clarification needed

No

Yes

Yes

Forward Final RFP Package to NERC for Review

Develop Vendor Short List

Request Clarification from Vendors

Any Issues or Obstacles that require Resolution No

Review by: Manager Project NERC Legal NERC Administrative Announce RFP in NERC News

Evaluate Proposals

Distribute RFP

Receive Vendor Proposals

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Approval Process

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Change Order Process