A specific role should be defined and assigned in a complex procurement that provides for each of the following: − strategic procurement advice; −. identification of all risks and requirements associated with the procurement of higher risk goods and service; and, − support to the contract owner in managing vendor performance and risk for the duration of the contract. [...] Smart Meter Review | 11 Next Steps Cabinet has reviewed the reports and has directed: CIC to evaluate the effectiveness of the recommendations outlined in the reports and work with SaskPower to manage the implementation of those recommendations considered appropriate; CIC to consider the recommendations outlined in the report and determine if they can be implemented more broadly across the Cro [...] In addition, the review should understand and document the timeline of the procurement process and installation, and compare it to a timeline of information relevant to the AMI program that became publically available. [...] Receive and manage all vendor questions, including: a) answering all questions related to the purchasing process; b) forwarding all questions related to the items/services or the project to the Requisitioner; and c) consulting with the Requisitioner and the Legal Department on all legal questions. [...] With respect to our findings for the above noted procedures that were complied with for both the Solution and Deployment procurements, we also note the following: Extensive evaluation criteria were established ahead of the procurement process commencing to evaluate multiple areas of experience of the bidders including specific technical expertise and offerings, experience in the AMI industry, Ab
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