rfp-lifecycle

Coordinate RFP planning, vendor evaluation, scoring, and award documentation.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/GetStimulus/stimulus-plugin --skill rfp-lifecycle
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Skill: rfp-lifecycle
Source: https://github.com/GetStimulus/stimulus-plugin/tree/main/skills/rfp-lifecycle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GetStimulus/stimulus-plugin --skill rfp-lifecycle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

RFP lifecycles involve many manual, disconnected steps — gathering project context, compiling vendor shortlists, applying multi-dimensional scoring, and producing award documentation — which creates delays, inconsistent evaluations, and auditability gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration: Coordinate planning, supplier discovery, evaluation, and award workflows across MCP tools to keep RFP activities consistent and traceable.
  • Structured evaluation: Apply a 10-dimension weighted scoring system to compute composite scores, shortlist proposals, and produce comparative scoring tables.
  • Integration and logging: Pull project context, supplier performance, and spend/diversity targets, then record award decisions and trigger onboarding where applicable.
  • Use Case: For a $5M sourcing event, run the lifecycle to build an invited vendor list, score proposals against technical and commercial criteria, generate a shortlist, and draft the award memo for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Run the rfp-lifecycle skill for project ID 12345 to assemble vendor context, apply evaluation scoring, and draft an award recommendation memo.

Frequently Asked Questions about rfp-lifecycle

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage an RFP lifecycle from vendor discovery to award recommendation?

To manage an RFP lifecycle, you coordinate planning, supplier discovery, multi-criteria evaluation, and award recommendation. This involves pulling project context, compiling vendor shortlists, applying weighted scoring across ten dimensions, and producing formal award documentation.

What is weighted scoring in procurement and how does it work for vendor evaluation?

Weighted scoring in vendor evaluation computes composite scores across ten dimensions to shortlist proposals. It applies multi-criteria evaluation to technical and commercial factors, generating comparative scoring tables that standardize assessments and reduce inconsistent evaluations.

Can I use procurement scoring for public sector sourcing events with diversity goals?

Yes, procurement scoring supports public sector workflows requiring diversity goal setting and spend analysis. It cross-references performance metrics and spend targets to ensure evaluations meet compliance requirements while maintaining consistent scoring across invited vendors.

How do I generate an award memo after shortlisting RFP proposals?

To generate an award memo after shortlisting, you compute weighted composite scores from the evaluation phase and draft a formal award recommendation. The process records decisions, triggers vendor onboarding where applicable, and documents stakeholder approvals.

What's the best way to coordinate supplier discovery and performance cross-referencing for a sourcing event?

The best way to coordinate supplier discovery and performance cross-referencing is integrating spend analysis, supplier search, and performance tracking tools. This assembles vendor context, evaluates historical performance, and builds an invited vendor list for the sourcing event.

When do I need formal award documentation in the RFP process?

You need formal award documentation in the RFP process when finalizing stakeholder approvals for sourcing events. It bridges the gap between scoring-based shortlisting and vendor onboarding, providing traceability and auditability for both public and private sector procurement decisions.