SBISD Guide to Specification Writing - 051519.pdf

The document is a guide to specification writing for goods and services, emphasizing the importance of clear and concise specifications to ensure satisfaction with purchased products. It outlines considerations for developing specifications, such as cost, monitoring ability, complexity, and competition. The guide provides a structured approach to drafting specifications, including detailing the core service, setting timetables, defining quality standards, outlining performance targets, and specifying reporting requirements. It also covers payment methods, definition of terms, appendices for additional information, and the relationship between specifications and contract conditions. The document stresses the importance of linking award criteria and pricing schedules to the specifications to avoid issues during the evaluation stage.