A document inviting companies to submit detailed proposals—including approach and price—for a project.
A Request for Proposals is a procurement document issued by an owner or agency soliciting competitive proposals from contractors, design firms, or vendors for a specific project or service. Unlike an RFQ (which focuses on qualifications) or an IFB (which solicits sealed price bids), an RFP typically evaluates both technical approach and price and allows the owner to negotiate with one or more proposers. RFPs are commonly used for design-build, CMAR, and professional services procurement.
The school district issues an RFP for design-build delivery of a new middle school, evaluating proposers on team qualifications, design concept, and proposed GMP.
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