Contract Cycle

The Piurek & Associates business capture approach is centered on the core components of a public sector contract cycle: Contract Acquisition, Implementation, and Renewal (C.A.I.R.). Every component of C.A.I.R. is interrelated, just as each action related to contract management and service delivery is interconnected. C.A.I.R. is more than just a catch phrase for us. Our main objective is to help our clients reach their fullest potential. We're eager to share our winning strategies with you!

The Contract Acquisition phase includes evaluating the viability of a new contract, winning new business or retaining existing business through a successful response to Request for Information (RFI), Request for Application (RFA), or Request for Proposal (RFP). Piurek & Associates can help your organization build relationships with government agencies and community leaders, conduct analyses to gain understanding of bid and grant requirements, research competitors, develop a competitive position, and create proposal/grant timelines, responses and decision making. We support your team as you prepare responsive proposals and participate in finalist or oral presentations.

Contract Implementation includes all phases of project and deliverables management needed to successfully deliver on the contract. Piurek & Associates assists your organization in developing a comprehensive implementation plan, establishing a timeline, analyzing resource needs, supporting or creating a model office, and developing policies and procedures needed for operations and optimization. Since contract implementation can frequently occur concurrently with contract acquisition, we are able to offer you full support when the two stages overlap.

Contract Renewal is achieved with successful implementation. With assistance from Piurek & Associates, your organization will be well positioned for contract renewal and expansion. We can guide your business through the contract renewal process by conducting organizational and functional assessments, focus groups, and contract compliance reviews. We also develop systems to monitor ongoing compliance and strategies to address assessment results. Our C.A.I.R. approach places contract renewal and expansion at the forefront of all aspects of our services.