Procedure for Unsolicited Proposals rev.docx

The document outlines the standard procedure for handling unsolicited proposals submitted to the Authority, including the process for submission, evaluation, and acceptance or rejection of such proposals. It specifies that any person or legal entity can submit a proposal for building, upgrading, operating, owning, or financing facilities. The Authority may charge fees for processing and evaluating proposals. The document details the required contents of an unsolicited proposal, the procedures for review and acceptance, factors considered in evaluating proposals, and the process for seeking competing proposals. It also addresses confidentiality, evaluation of competing proposals, negotiation with proposers, and the Authority's discretion to reject proposals. The document emphasizes that submission of a proposal does not guarantee a contract award, and outlines the procedures for handling bid protests and waivers of competitive bids.