American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

If the grant is successful and recipient municipalities bid out aspects of the grant implementation, the consultants can participate in the competitive bid response. These consultants can take on the writing of the differing program grant applications and typically do so at no cost to the municipality.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It’s crucial to meticulously read the Request for Proposal (RFP) as it encompasses all the requirements, such as project details, timeline, and evaluation criteria. Competitive pricing is crucial; pricing too high may result in your proposal being dismissed, while pricing too low may signal low quality.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. Ensuring ongoing compliance can enhance your reputation and increase your chances of winning future contracts.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. It is typically employed to save time and resources by avoiding a competitive bidding process.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Specify Criteria and Reduce Complexity Higher insurance, bonding limits, and generic criteria in bid documents may exclude potentially qualified companies.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Government agencies engage in monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of award and incentive fees to improve contractor performance and achieve desired outcomes. They can include provisions that establish performance targets to motivate contractor efforts.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Failure to meet responsibility requirements can lead to a contract award being denied, even if a company submits the most competitive bid.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Bid matching services can also help businesses identify contract opportunities that align with their capabilities and goals. Evaluating the competition and understanding the market landscape can also help position your bid more effectively.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Depending on the industry and project, bid proposals can vary, but the essential elements include: The client’s name Your business details Project description Services provided Pricing estimate Terms and conditions Estimated timeline The competitive bid process aims to secure the best possible quality and price for products and services.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). If I have a procurement that will be seeking a solution from the vendors or suppliers, and I have multiple evaluation criteria, I will use a Request for Proposal (RFP).

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Some of the key stories this week including an update on small business past performance evaluation for affiliates, and updates on GAO bid protest stats. Also be sure to enjoy the family, friends, and food at your Thanksgiving table and maybe catch a football game.

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