Today, it is more cost effective for most large and small telecommunication companies to hire local companies to complete projects rather than to hire installers on a job by job basis.
For most companies, particularly for a first-time installation in Ohio, preparing the RFP (Request for Proposals) will be the initial step in the hiring of the best telecommunication installer. This also allows the telecommunication installation company to present a bid for the job, which will be an essential but not exclusive consideration in the process.
Provide Accurate Information
The more accurate and specific the RFP is the more accurate and specific the bids will be in return. Using in-house engineers to create a specific job outline with the necessary details to assist the telecommunication companies in understanding the scope, details, and specifics of the job will be essential.
In many cases, the telecommunication installer may return the bid on the job with information that is not in line with what has been requested in the RFP. In some situations, this can be attributed to the inexperience of the company and should be used to disqualify further consideration.
However, experienced companies may make alternative recommendations based on their expertise and real-world experience of completing similar projects in Ohio and in other states. Often these experienced companies have lower cost or more efficient options to complete the project, which is why these types of telecommunication installer companies are in demand.
Reviewing the bids and considering alternatives to the original RFP that offer cost and time savings in the project or that build in superior methods for installation will allow the company to choose the best provider for the job. Don’t forget to review the history of the installation bid company as this is a simple way to verify the Ohio company has the experience to make recommendations that really can benefit the project.
