Procurement by competitive proposals Clause Samples

Procurement by competitive proposals. Competitive proposals are normally conducted when more than one source submits an offer for either a fixed-price or cost- reimbursement type contract, and when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. If this method is used, the following requirements shall apply: (1) requests for proposals shall be publicized and identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance; (2) proposals shall be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; (3) the Government of the Republic of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islands shall have a method for conducting technical evaluations of the proposals and for selecting awardees; and (4) awards shall be made to the firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the program. Competitive proposals may also be used when price is not a factor but only to procure architectural and engineering services. It cannot be used to purchase other types of services provided by architectural and engineering firms that are a potential source to perform the proposed effort.

Procurement by competitive proposals. The technique of competitive proposals is normally conducted with more than one source submitting an offer, resulting in the award of either a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement type contract. It is generally used when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids, micro or small purchase procedures. There are two types of competitive proposals; requests for proposals (RFP’s), or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ’s). If this procurement method is used, the following requirements apply: (i) Requests for proposals (RFP’s), or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ’s), will be publicized and identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance. Any response to publicized requests for proposals shall be honored to the maximum extent practical; (ii) Proposals will be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; (iii) Awards will be made to the responsible firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the non-Federal entity with price, qualifications and other factors considered (see Section 8 (c) for other factors); and

Procurement by competitive proposals. The technique of competitive proposals is normally conducted with more than one source submitting an offer, and either a fixed price or cost-reimbursement type contract is awarded. It is generally used when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. If this method is used, the following requirements apply:

Procurement by competitive proposals. The technique of competitive proposals is normally conducted with more than one source submitting an offer, and either a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement type contract is awarded. It is generally used when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. If this method is used, the following requirements apply: Requests for proposals will be publicized and identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance. Any response to publicized requests for proposals shall be honored to the maximum extent practical; Proposals will be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; Grantees and subgrantees will have a method for conducting technical evaluations of the proposals received and for selecting awardees; Awards will be made to the responsible firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the program, with price and other factors considered; and Grantees and subgrantees may use competitive proposal procedures for qualifications-based procurement of architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services whereby competitors' qualifications are evaluated and the most qualified competitor is selected, subject to negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation. The method, where price is not used as a selection factor, can only be used in procurement of A/E professional services. It cannot be used to purchase other types of services though A/E firms are a potential source to perform the proposed effort. Procurement by noncompetitive proposals is procurement through solicitation of a proposal from only one source, or after solicitation of a number of sources, competition is determined inadequate. Procurement by noncompetitive proposals may be used only when the award of a contract is infeasible under small purchase procedures, sealed bids or competitive proposals and one of the following circumstances applies: The item is available only from a single source; The public exigency or emergency for the requirement will not permit a delay resulting from competitive solicitation; The awarding agency authorizes noncompetitive proposals; or After solicitation of a number of sources, competition is determined inadequate. Cost analysis, i.e., verifying the proposed cost data, the projections of the data, and the evaluation of the specific elements of costs and profits, is required. Grantees and subgrantees may be required to submit the proposed procurement to the awarding agency for pre-award review in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section....

Procurement by competitive proposals. Competitive proposals are normally conducted when more than one source submits an offer for either a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement type contract, and when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. If this method is used, the following requirements shall apply: (1) requests for proposals shall be publicized and identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance; (2) proposals shall be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; (3) the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia shall have a method for conducting technical evaluations of the proposals and for selecting awardees; and