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RFP - Weighted Evaluation Form - Northwestern University 2005

  • YEAR CREATED: 2005
  • ENTITY TYPE: Universities
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
The document is a Bid Documentation Form from Northwestern University. It outlines the university's purchasing policy and procedure, which requires competitive bidding for purchases of $25,000 or more. The document emphasizes the importance of comparing vendors based on factors such as price, service, past performance, and financial stability to determine the best value for the university. It also mentions that the university is mandated by the federal government to document competitive pricing and the selected source for purchases over $25,000 due to federal funding. The Bid Documentation Form provides instructions for departments and schools on how to document an award decision when conducting a competitive solicitation for purchases of $25,000 or more. It requires requesting quotes from at least three vendors and creating a purchase order in the university's Financial Management System. The form includes sections to record background information on the product or service being purchased, evaluate vendors based on selection criteria such as compliance, delivery, warranty, service, and price, and make an award recommendation. The document also mentions the university's commitment to supplier diversity and enhancing economic opportunities for certified Minority-owned, Women-owned, Disadvantaged, and Local Business Enterprises (M/W/D/LBEs). It asks whether the recommended bidder for the award is an M/W/D/LBE. The form includes spaces for the requester's information, approvals/signatures from the department/school, Purchase Order Processing (POPS) manager, and Purchasing Resource Services (PRS) for purchases over $100,000. The contact information for POPS is provided at the end of the document.
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