Request for Proposal (RFP) for Netflix System Development Project

This document presents a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Netflix for a system development project. The RFP outlines the Statement of Work (SOW), project requirements, and contractual provisions. The project involves several key deliverables, including analysis of the existing system, subscription to AWS, integration with existing business servers, system testing, hardware and software upgrades, development of a business ERP solution, UI creation, feature additions, software testing, internal changes, debugging, firewall deployment, and final system testing. The proposal specifies a detailed timeline for each deliverable, along with expected start and end dates. The proposal emphasizes the importance of adhering to the timeline and budget constraints. Contractual provisions include budget limitations, deadline adherence, and quality standards. The document also provides guidelines for budget allocation, team member recruitment, and clarifies the system development company's responsibility for any project-related mishaps. This RFP seeks proposals from system development solutions to meet the specified requirements within the defined constraints.

Running Head: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Request for Proposal
Name of the Student
Name of the University

1REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Statement of Work (SOW)
Company Name: Netflix
Project Manager: Reed Hastings
Business Owner: Reed Hastings
Project Duration: 300 Days
Work Requirements (Deliverables):
Deliverable
Proposed
Duration
Expected Start
Date
Expected End
Date
Analysis of Existing System by
System Developer
5 days Fri 05-10-18 Thu 11-10-18
Subscription to AWS 5 days Fri 12-10-18 Thu 18-10-18
Connecting the Existing Business
Server with AWS
4 days Fri 19-10-18 Wed 24-10-18
Test the System with AWS 5 days Thu 25-10-18 Wed 31-10-18
Upgrade Hardware 4 days Thu 01-11-18 Tue 06-11-18
Upgrade Software 5 days Wed 07-11-18 Tue 13-11-18
Develop Business ERP Solution 30 days Wed 14-11-18 Tue 25-12-18

2REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Create UI for the ERP software 10 days Wed 26-12-18 Tue 08-01-19
Add Features to the Software 15 days Wed 09-01-19 Tue 29-01-19
Test the Software Demo Version 10 days Wed 30-01-19 Tue 12-02-19
Make Internal Changes and Upgrades 15 days Wed 13-02-19 Tue 05-03-19
Debugging 7 days Wed 06-03-19 Thu 14-03-19
Deploy Strong System Firewall 6 days Fri 15-03-19 Fri 22-03-19
Test the system 10 days Mon 25-03-19 Fri 05-04-19
Create New Exclusive Netflix
Business Portal
15 days Mon 08-04-19 Fri 26-04-19
Final Testing and Changes 10 days Mon 29-04-19 Fri 10-05-19
Handover to Project Authority 0 days Fri 10-05-19 Fri 10-05-19
Proposal Requirements
The developer company needs to follow the above mentioned work package within the
given time schedule for the project. Furthermore, the company must complete all the activities
within the allocated budget set for the project. The proposal requirements are accordingly set
below.

3REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The proposed timeline must be strictly followed. If not possible, proposal will not
be accepted at all.
Project costs should be as low as possible. The proposal stating the lowest asking
price will be selected given quality standards can be met within the specified
budget.
The proposal should strictly follow the work requirements stated. Any additional
tasks or requirements will not be considered.
The proposal should also contain a separate document stating detailed background
of the bidder. Otherwise, the proposal will not be considered.
System development solutions following all the above guidelines are free to submit their
proposals for the project for review.
Contractual Provisions
The chosen bidder for the project must follow the following contractual provisions.
Once the budget is confirmed, no additional budget will be provided unless there
is some emergency.
The deadline cannot be extended after the contract is signed.
The company should in no way spend budget on other activities than the project.
The company is not allowed to leave unless all obligations are fulfilled.
The company must fulfill all the quality standards set during project planning.
If the company breaks any term in the contractual provision, the contract will be
terminated with immediate effect along with some monetary penalty.