May I submit a federal project approval document (Advanced Planning Document) in lieu of a Project Approval Lifecycle stage/gate deliverable if the project is being mandated and/or federally funded? No, Agencies/state entities may not submit any other project approval... Read MoreRead more about May I submit a federal project approval document (Advanced Planning Document) in lieu of a Project Approval Lifecycle stage/gate deliverable if the project is being mandated and/or federally funded?
Can my project still be approved if the project cost estimates from the Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis change after receiving vendor responses in Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval? If the “Total Project Cost” in the Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval... Read MoreRead more about Can my project still be approved if the project cost estimates from the Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis change after receiving vendor responses in Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval?
When I use the Microsoft InfoPath® form to complete the Stage 1 Business Analysis and Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis, what version of Microsoft Office do I need? InfoPath® is included as a standard component in the most frequently installed versions of the Microsoft... Read MoreRead more about When I use the Microsoft InfoPath® form to complete the Stage 1 Business Analysis and Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis, what version of Microsoft Office do I need?
When can the primary contract be awarded to the selected vendor? The primary contract can be awarded after the Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval deliverable has been formally approved by the Department of Technology. However, an Intent to Award notifying the... Read MoreRead more about When can the primary contract be awarded to the selected vendor?
If my Agency/state entity uses other funding sources such as federal grants, how does Project Approval Lifecycle impact me? Agencies/state entities must follow the PAL process regardless of funding source. If Agencies/state entities have a specific situation that... Read MoreRead more about If my Agency/state entity uses other funding sources such as federal grants, how does Project Approval Lifecycle impact me?