Guidelines.doc

The document outlines the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) method of procurement, which is a one-step process allowing interested and qualified parties to directly negotiate the requirements of a project. ITN is used when an Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) is not suitable. The criteria for using ITN include situations where the scope of work cannot be fully defined, various delivery methods are possible, and where innovation and negotiation are encouraged. The document also compares ITN with Qualification Based Selection (QBS), highlighting the differences in the selection process and negotiation stages between the two methods.