Proposal Information for Industry
Proposal Guidelines
Here is a sample of the information you should include in your proposal:
Introduction
Describe the magnitude and scope of the problem being suggested and make a reasonable estimate of the resources required.
Give some background, including the reason(s) the project is needed.
Customer Name Project Title Brief Project Description
Please explain the problem to be solved, refer to prior work conducted by the customer or others, and describe any constraints not included below.
Expected Outcomes
What is expected at project completion. prototypes, mockups, beta units of systems, a demonstration, a series of conceptual designs. If possible, list important milestones that could be used to track progress.
Resources Available from the Customer
Please list financial, supervisory or other in kind support that will be made available to the team. Note: these may be contingent on how well the students progress through the project.
Customer Requirements
Please list in order of importance your requirements (as envisioned at this stage) for the design in terms of functional performance, aesthetic, cost and other considerations that may be specific to the application. Putting the criteria into 2 or three categories of importance (for example must have, nice, maybe!) is a good start. Please be specific by quantifying your requirements whenever possible.
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12/15/2009 10:20:29 AM