The 12^th episode of the "Drupal 7 End of Life" podcast, "How to Write a Great D7 Upgrade RFP", Mark Dorison, CTO, and Dave Look, CEO, both from Chromatic, delved into the crucial topic of crafting effective Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Drupal 7 to Drupal 9 or 10 migrations. As Drupal 7's end of life draws nearer, organizations are gearing up to make the transition, and issuing well-structured RFPs is becoming paramount. The episode highlighted the importance of specifying the content management system (CMS) being migrated to, emphasizing that a clear project definition is key to a successful RFP. By providing detailed information upfront, including the starting and target CMS, organizations can streamline the migration process and avoid the need for unnecessary discovery phases.

The hosts also pointed out the unique opportunity organizations now have due to the extended Drupal 7 end-of-life timeline. They suggested that issuing a discovery RFP first can help gather essential project insights before proceeding to a full-build RFP. This approach allows organizations to assess their needs comprehensively and decide whether they want to continue with the same vendor or explore other options. With Drupal 7's end of life on the horizon, these insights on crafting effective RFPs offer a valuable roadmap for organizations planning their Drupal migrations.

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