7. Reviewing the RFP response
There are several thing to look for in a response:

• Completeness - How much time was spent on it? Were all the reas completed?
• Compliance - Did the manufacturer indicate that they comply with every aspect of the specification? If not, did they supply reason for non-compliance and an alternate is given.
• Clarity - Is the pricing easy to understand? Did they list all the line item components and quantities? Are the options clearly labeled?
• Accuracy - Does the manufacturer's equipment list match the bid drawings and specification? Are the quantities consistent vendor to vendor?

Keep in mind that all systems are not the same and may operate differently. It's OK if there are areas of non-compliance as long as they have provided a reasonable explanation.

Narrowing the field - By now you should have a good idea of which systems and companies you are leaning towards.

You should narrow the field to two vendors. If you want to visit the corporate headquarters and a facility with a system installed, now is the time to ask.

After your site visit(s) you should make your final choice.

8. Narrowing the field
By now you should have a good idea of which systems and companies you are leaning towards. You should narrow the field to two vendors. If you want to visit the corporate headquarters and a facility with a system installed, now is the time to ask.

After your site visit(s) you should make your final choice.

9. Planning and Installation
Now is also the time to leverage the experience of the nurse call supplier. Have the nurse call supplier review your plans and offer suggestions for changes and improvement if needed.

Identify which options you will be installing so the supplier has a clear understanding of your requirements.

Start project meetings which include your IS group, telecom, nursing, staff development (training), biomed, facilities, electrical contractors and anyone else that many be impacted by the system.

Develop a schedule with milestones and assign tasks with due dates.

Based on your purchased options, tailor an in-service and training program with your nursing staff, training staff and your nurse call supplier.

Make sure that there is a direct line of communication between the nurse call installation team, the facility's project manager, the electrical and general contractor.