Specifications include, but are not limited to: HTDC is posting this open solicitation for business consultants who wish to provide services to the HTDC-MEP program and clientele. Consultants who are selected may be used on various MEP projects throughout FY2013. This solicitation will provide HTDC with a prequalified provider list of business consultants to select from and match to the requirements of individual MEP projects. The overall process includes: 1. The submittal of an application which includes information regarding your companys qualifications and fees to allow MEP to screen the qualifications of interested providers. 2. Placement of qualified providers on a prequalified provider list. 3. As client projects arise through the FY, identify prequalified providers that are specifically needed. 4. An evaluation committee will then select the appropriate service provider for each project. 5. The selected provider will be contacted to work out project arrangements. One of the advantages of developing a prequalified list of service providers is that interested contractors go through the application/qualification process only once during the fiscal year instead of writing an application for each clients specific project. 2.03 SCOPE OF WORK The selected applicants will provide a variety of business consulting services to manufacturers that include, but are not limited to: 1. Analysis and Research Conducting in detail industry analysis, competition analysis, supply chain research, and market research. a. Review of manufacturers existing product(s), comparing similar products in the market, and analyze costs/expenses. b. Review current supply chain vendors and relationships, contracts, servicing fulfillment. c. Review safety, use of hazardous materials, food handling as applicable including reports of accidents, workers compensation claims, etc. d. Review the production process for efficiency and effectiveness. e. Review the business and operational process for efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. evaluate the use of technology to streamline the business for efficiency. f. Recommend potential for growth or acceptance within the parameters of cost and profitability. g. Provide written report and presentation of findings and recommendations for improvement.
