In this case, you would not need to issue another RFI. However, if you need feedback for any of the modifications, you may want to consider another issuing RFI.
No. An RFI can be used with other methods of procurement as well. For instance, if a state agency is contemplating a restrictive purchase of service, issuing an RFI may help to discover whether other providers are interested in providing the service. Note that conducting an RFI without additional efforts/justification is not sufficient for a ...
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No. It is NOT true. Federal funding does not constitute an exemption from procurement. However, there are times when special procedures may be used. This occurs when a purchasing agency wishes to apply for federal funding that is competitive and there is a requirement/preference that providers be named in the grant application. There is not ...
Read More I heard we could issue an RFI whenever federal funds are involved and not have to conduct an RFP afterwards. Is that true?
The RFI is for the purpose of obtaining community input whenever an RFP is developed. Depending on the information you are seeking, when the RFP is held may vary (see: How often should we conduct at RFI?). Generally, we have found that RFIs held between 2 and 9 months prior to the notice for an ...
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Yes. List the name of the contact person, and contact information (at least phone number, e-mail address, etc.). In order to get quality feedback, respondents will probably need clarification and will have questions.
There are a number of ways you can get additional information to interested parties. You can do any combination of the following. Post it on your office or department website and indicate the website address in the notice. Post it on the Procurement Notices for Solicitation website. Include a name and phone number or e-mail ...
Read More I have a document with additional/more specific information that is needed in order to respond to the RFI. How do I make it available?
Having an RFI number and name makes it much easier to refer to and find on the PNS. You may have more than one RFI and at times there can be many RFIs on the procurement notices website. You can use the same number as the RFP, but change it a little or make it ...
Read More Do RFIs have to have a number and name? Can I use the same number and name as my RFP?
Yes! Enter “Request for Information” as the first thing in the description box. If you are attaching a document with additional information, ensure it indicates that it is an RFI at the beginning of the document.
Yes. Place it in your procurement file. Also, print a copy of the notice from the web on the first day it appears, in the same way as you would for a solicitation notice. Keep it in the procurement file. This is part of the documentation.
The current procurement notices for solicitation site allows you to post more than one document.