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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Introduction This article is based on the review of standard bidding documents from several organizations including the World Bank , Millennium Challenge Corporation , the Public Procurement and Concession Commission of the Republic of Liberia , and Public Procurement Authority of Ghana. Goods : Documents used for procuring physical items.

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Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings: Similarities and Differences

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Differences Between Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings Purpose of Clarification: Both pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings are held to explain the details of the solicitation documents to interested parties. Differences Between Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings 1. Differences Between Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings 1.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

Step 3 Posting Once the procurement document is developed and approved it is posted online for bidders to respond. In instances, such as a limited number of potential bidders, a complex procurement or a new or innovative concept a procurement may be posted longer to attract more bidders.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute. This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements.

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New HHS request for proposals, has industry up in arms

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In one place, the RFP makes it clear that the solicitor, the bidder, should have a labor harmony agreement in place before the contract starts. In another place, the RFP requires that the winning bidder would entertain negotiations with an interested union if they raised it after the contract is in place. It’s not the government.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. Much has been written about mandatories, but they are to be evaluated on a pass (yes) or fail (no) basis and must relate to the bidders’ ability to provide the requested goods / services.

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The Bid Evaluation Process

The Procurement ClassRoom

It is based on years of experience from practicing Public and Project Procurement and takes into consideration bid evaluation procedures and practices applicable under several Public and Project Procurement legal and regulatory frameworks. Bid evaluation is the responsibility of a body known as the Bid Evaluation Panel.