RFP Process Requirements Clause Samples

RFP Process Requirements. The following are specific requirements for the RFP process: (a) The solicitation of proposals for the selection of a Concessionaire for the International Crossing shall follow a competitive bidding process. (b) Before the RFP is issued, there shall be at least 1 public meeting in Michigan on the selection process. (c) The following shall be considered in evaluating an RFP proposal: i. The proposed value for money for the Crossing Authority including the proposed cost of and financial plan for the International Crossing and the Michigan Interchange. ii. The proposed design, financing, construction, repair, maintenance, and/or operation of the International Crossing and the proposed design and/or construction of the Michigan Interchange. iii. The proposed plan of the proponent to hire legal residents and citizens of Canada and legal residents and citizens of the United States of America for work relating to the International Crossing and the Michigan Interchange, without discrimination on the basis of nationality, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law. iv. The proposed community benefits plans, as described in the RFP, covering both Canada and Michigan, which includes, in relation to both the construction and operation of the International Crossing: (A) the manner in which stakeholders and community are to continue to be involved; (B) the manner in which host community input relating to community benefits and stakeholder involvement are to be factored; (C) the manner in which bidders plan to work with local institutes of higher learning, unions and others; and (D) the manner in which job training and local job development will be encouraged. v. The proposed plan for compliance with the Federal Aid Eligibility Requirements as specifically set forth in the RFP in accordance with Article IX, Section 5 of the Crossing Agreement.