Once the proposals have been submitted, the evaluation process can begin. There are many factors to consider, including :the reputation of the vendor, the qualifications and experience of the project team, the size of the company and whether it has the capability to complete the project,how flexible the vendor can be in terms of schedule or other issues, the proposed cost, whether the schedule submitted meets the needs of the organization, and whether the vendor’s approach to the project is compatible with the organization’s culture.