Procurement Administration. Unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing by the MDOT MTA, the PUBLIC BODY shall comply with the following minimum procurement methods: Procurement of vehicles, equipment, and services costing greater than $10,000 must be done though formal competitive bidding. The following procedures must be utilized with formal competitive bidding procurement: The PUBLIC BODY must submit the proposed contract terms and conditions, technical specifications, request for proposals (RFP) and bid advertisements to the MDOT MTA for review and approval to ensure: the Project clearly and accurately describes the technical requirements in the bid request or RFP; the Project clearly sets forth the requirements the bidder or proposer must fulfill; the bid request or RFP provides for open and free competition; the bid request or RFP clearly delineates the selection criteria; the PUBLIC BODY has made positive efforts to utilize disadvantaged and women’s business enterprises; and the bid request or RFP includes the required state and/or federal certifications Bids and/or proposals are solicited from at least three or more responsible suppliers or firms. Bids and/or RFPs are advertised for a sufficient period in order to allow potential bidders time to respond to the invitation. In no case shall the advertisement period be less than thirty (30) days. Bids and/or RFP’s include procedures for bidders and/or proposers to protest the specifications and/or RFP’s and subsequent award. These procedures must be approved by the MDOT MTA. At a minimum of ten (10) days prior to submission to the MDOT MTA for concurrence, the PUBLIC BODY shall notify bidders and/or proposers of the intent to award a contract. This notification shall state that the award is contingent upon MDOT MTA approval. The MDOT MTA’s concurrence with the PUBLIC BODY’s recommendation for bid award shall be obtained prior to the execution of an agreement or contract between the PUBLIC BODY and the selected bidder. The PUBLIC BODY shall provide all the following information in requesting bid concurrence: The MDOT MTA’s concurrence with the PUBLIC BODY’s recommendation for bid award shall be obtained prior to the execution of an agreement or contract between the PUBLIC BODY and the selected bidder. The PUBLIC BODY shall provide all the following information in requesting bid concurrence: a copy of the bid request or RFP advertisement; a copy of the final; bid specifications or RFP; and a certified tabulation of the bids; ...
Procurement Administration. The engineer will provide general consultation and advice to the Sponsor during the equipment manufacturing and delivery phases of the project. The engineer will also provide general coordination between the Sponsor, NDAC and the FAA during these phases of the project. The engineer will provide technical documentation, assist in equipment contract interpretation, assist is resolving unusual or unique developments or complications during the equipment manufacturing and delivery phase, equipment changes and other project related matters.
Procurement Administration. Loudoun Water intends for this RFP to encourage competition. Offerors should advise the Procurement Department, in writing, at Xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx, if any language, requirement, specification, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source. Such notification must be received by March 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Any requests for clarifications or additional information regarding this RFP shall be directed to the Procurement Department – refer to Section 6.7 of this RFP. The proposed schedule for evaluation of proposals and award of an Agreement is as follows: February 18, 2020 RFP Advertised February 27, 2020, 10 AM Pre-proposal conference (non-mandatory) March 6, 2020, 10 am Questions due (in writing) to the Procurement Department March 13, 2020 (NLT) Issue Addendum addressing questions received March 23, 2020, 2 pm Responses (proposals) to RFP due April 17, 2020 (NLT) Short list notification May 4-8, 2020 Short list vendor interviews (if needed) May 27, 2020 Recommendation of Consultant(s) to Loudoun Water CIP Committee June 11, 2020 Recommendation of Consultant(s) to Loudoun Water Board
Procurement Administration. Joint purchasing shall be carried out by the Joint Purchasing Board by complying with the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania School Code and the Pennsylvania and federal laws pertaining t o pr o c u r e m e n t a n d f oo d s e r v i c e s , and shall be made only after competitive bidding, in writing, advertisement of which shall be inserted in newspapers in accordance with the law, except for procurement of such products and services that do not require those steps. All competitive bids shall be opened at a time and place specified by the Coordinator of the Joint Purchasing Board. All Participating Members will be invited to attend and participate in the bid opening. Attendance by Participating Members is optional. Following the bid opening, bids will be tabulated, and the Coordinator shall call a special meeting of the Joint Purchasing Board for the purpose of making recommendations for the award of bids. All bids shall meet specifications and contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications and consistent with applicable laws. In those limited instances where the applicable laws and regulations permit Le-Nor-Co to use means other than sealed bids – such as Requests for Proposals, micro-purchases, solicitation of quotes or any other permitted means in such cases – the Joint Purchasing Board shall seek input from its third party procurement specialist and counsel.
Procurement Administration. The PRIME will assume full responsibility for procurement administration, designed to select the best solution from competing, alternative business solutions. As part of its procurement administration role, the PRIME will: ♦ Not compete for business solution task orders ♦ Provide IRS full access to competition activities ♦ Establish level playing field competition for all competitors ♦ Provide quick response to business needs ♦ Promote maximum use of imported solutions derived from best practices in industry and government ♦ Use performance-based contracting for solution implementation work, including the contract between the PRIME and the IRS and for subcontracts between the PRIME and its lower-tier subcontractors C.3.2.1 Competition Derived “Best Value” Business Solutions The PRIME will implement an approach and process for competition derived “best value” business solutions.
