When using the competitive contracting process what items should be included in the request for proposals?
The Request for Proposals (RFP) should clearly describe, at a minimum, the needs to be addressed, the desired vendor requirements (minimum years of experience, licensing, etc.), the desired outcomes when applicable, and the method of evaluating and ranking the proposals that are received from vendors. However, it is recommended that you do not disclose the weighting of the evaluation and ranking until the proposals are received and opened. In the RFP, the vendors are required to develop proposals for the goods or services that address those needs and achieve the desired outcomes, and to state the cost of the proposed contract. Each proposal is evaluated and ranked based on a stated criteria including price.
