The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

These documents communicate the intent of the procurement entity to enter into contracts with suppliers, contractors, or consultants for the provision of goods , services , or works. Invitation to Bid : They formally invite potential bidders to submit their bids. These outline the terms and conditions of the contract.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 19, 2024

Opportunity for Questions: These meetings provide a platform for prospective bidders or consultants to ask questions and seek clarifications. Minutes of the Meeting: The minutes of both pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings are distributed to all potential bidders or consultants who received the solicitation documents.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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 Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements. Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. A best practice is to use current procurement document templates.

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Federal News Network

MAY 29, 2024

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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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

You should start with the procurement law or regulation, then study the procurement manual (or manuals, if there are many), then the standard bidding documents for each of the procurement categories ( goods , services or infrastructure works ) you will be expected to manage.

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