Part 1

write 600–750 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
Use the case study attached with regard to procurement and project management.
The selected case study should address how a lack of control over procurement adversely affected the project.
Address the following questions using your selected case study as support:
In your opinion, why was the lack of procurement detrimental to the project in your case study?
What steps could have been taken to prevent the problems from the beginning of the project?
What would you have done to correct the project once problems had already arisen? Why?
Provide 1 example of a time when you feel that you successfully performed procurement activities. Explain why you think it was successful.

Part 2
Your manager has asked you to follow up your discussion with an outline of how the procurement process would integrate with the rest of the project and how you plan to develop your procurement activities. You need to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Scheduling Procurement Project.

Assignment Guidelines

Address the following questions as you develop your RFP:
How will your procurement process integrate with the rest of the project?
Why do you feel that this will allow for a successful project?
What procurement management processes will you use within your plan? Why?
What are 2 potential types of contracts that you would consider for this project?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
You must reference A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide),Sixth Edition and any other relevant sources.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.