What is the difference between a construction-related RFP and an Invitation to Bid?
A Request for Proposal requires that a Contractor prepare a written technical response. Price may or may not be a criterion. Formal RFPs, or those for services over $100,000, are scored by a committee based on criteria published within the RFP and are awarded to the highest scoring offeror. An Invitation to Bid requests price only and the contract is awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder.
