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RFP - Disability Examinations and Physician Services 2011

  • YEAR CREATED: 2011
  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
The document provides information about the process of awarding a contract for disability examination and physician services in the city of Newport News, Virginia. The document outlines the criteria for awarding the contract, including the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. It states that the award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the city. The document also mentions that the city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the request for proposals. The document further explains that medical providers scheduled for interviews are required to submit a non-binding estimate of their fees in a sealed envelope, which will be opened only after the ranking of the offerors has been determined. At the negotiation stage, the city may discuss the non-binding estimates of the services. The document also provides contact information for any questions regarding the request for proposals. It emphasizes that direct contact with any city employee without the expressed permission of the Director of Purchasing is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification of the proposal. The document also mentions that all information regarding the offers and their contents is kept confidential until an award or decision to award has been made. Afterward, the file is available for public review. The document also includes information about trade secrets and proprietary information. It states that such information submitted by an offeror or contractor is not subject to public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, but the offeror or contractor must invoke the protections of this section prior to or upon submission of the data or materials. Price quotations in proposals are considered public information, but information leading to the decision to award, including prices and other factors, shall be made public. The document concludes with an appendix that includes a City Code excerpt related to the request for proposals.
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