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RFP - Reverse Auction Services 2004

  • YEAR CREATED: 2004
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Reverse Auction Services issued by the Division of Purchasing and Supplies of the County of Allegheny. The RFP outlines the procedures and requirements for interested parties to submit proposals for providing reverse auction services to the county. It emphasizes that all interpretations and amendments to the RFP will be made in writing and any verbal explanations or interpretations will not be binding. Proposers are required to carefully examine all RFP documents and meet all the requirements. The document also mentions the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, stating that DBEs will be given equal opportunities and not discriminated against. It highlights the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest and certifying that no pecuniary benefit has been offered. The document clarifies that the issuance of the RFP does not commit the county to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. The purpose of the RFP is to award a contract for reverse auction services to one or more successful proposers. It defines reverse auction as a process used to buy products or services where suppliers anonymously bid against each other. The document explains that the evaluation of proposals will be based on criteria beyond just the lowest price, including factors such as quality, testing, references, and experience. The County of Allegheny reserves the right to select, and subsequently recommend for an award, the proposed service which best meets their needs and requirements. They may also negotiate with proposers before finalizing the contract award.
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