Anyone can submit an Request For Proposal that they find useful for the CoW ecosystem and for the Grants DAO to sponsor.
RFP: [TITLE]
Preamble
Requests for proposals are not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive. The community is encouraged to submit proposals that expand upon the ideas presented in this post. The scope of the project may change based on the proposals received. The primary intent of this document is to provide a starting point to achieve the outlined goals, and the final implementation may differ from the initial proposal.
All applications will follow the standard Grants DAO process. This request should not be interpreted as an offer.
Simple Summary
[To the RFP author: what do you intend, what’s this RFP about; What is the expected impact of getting the work done?]
Goal
[To the RFP author: what do you intend, why is this RFP useful for the CoW ecosystem]
Deliverables
[To the RFP author: what do you intend, can include time estimate; Are there any dependencies or prerequisites for these deliverables?]
Specification
[To the RFP author: if it makes sense to have more detailed specifics (similar to milestones)]
Method
e.g., if applicable: We are generally indifferent to the technical solution proposed by the applicant, as long as it meets the needs outlined. We are also flexible on the specific visualizations, but the solution should allow for iterations to ensure clarity and user-friendliness. As long-term sustainability is important, please also refer to the open-source value of the Grants DAO.
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Note: Funding is left open on purpose, to avoid anchoring a proposal.
Evaluation Criteria
[To the RFP author: add anything you find useful for the pitcher to know in terms of evaluation criteria]
Values of Grants DAO and its Grants
These values may evolve and are listed in no particular order:
- Open Source: Integrations should be open source.
- Milestones: Milestones should be attainable and well-defined to ensure easy verification of completion.
- Price Transparency: Pricing should be broken down into optional and core metrics/deliverables to allow selective implementation.
- Sustainability: Address the sustainability of deliverables (e.g., who will manage, maintain, and for how long, including associated costs).
- Simplicity: Aim for simplicity. Completion is often more valuable than striving for perfection—except for critical components, which must meet the highest standards.
- Documentation: Provide solid documentation to ensure that others can build on your work smoothly, where applicable.
- Flexibility: We recognize that some processes require flexibility (e.g., adding new features, adapting to changes in technology or infrastructure). Open communication is encouraged to adapt to these changes. Scope extensions and pricing changes typically require a committee vote.
Call for Action
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Community: Before the RFP closes, community members are encouraged to provide feedback on the requested metrics by commenting below.
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Applicants: Proposals should be submitted by [To RFP author: include deadline] using the standard Grants Program template.
Selection Process
The selection will be made by the Grants DAO committee at their discretion. The committee will consider the above values, cost, timing, quality, and scope in their decision-making. Committee members may ask questions or make a decision independently. The committee can also decide to close or extend the timeline or go with none of the submitted proposals.
Currently, there are no official rejection criteria. If the forum discussion does not provide a clear outcome, an applicant can post their proposal to the Grants DAO Snapshot space and request a committee vote if needed.
Note: Feel free to add the thread below for general discussion or to link your application