Make it clear to Vendors that this is a loose requirements
document and they should respond with alternatives as to how
the requirements can be addressed. They can also respond by
suggesting another approach that may better suit
industry standard practices. The focus is on looking at a
variety of approaches that might allow you to achieve your
desired outcome.
The vendors should also be encouraged to point out areas
in the requirements where they believe there are better ways
of doing things. Initiative should be encouraged. The requirements
are not a locked down document as might be the case in an
RFT (Request for Tender). They are a work in progress.
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