Request for Proposal/Request for Qualifications: The Request for Proposal (RFP) is the document used to secure offers when the procurement is of an estimated value of $25,000 or more and when competit

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ive sealed bidding is not practical or advantageous. In some instances, an RFP is used when precise specifications cannot be developed and price is not the major factor to be evaluated by the Purchasing Agent. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the document used to obtain a statement of qualifications from bidders before the final bid document is issued. After eliminating respondents who do not meet the criteria of the RFQ, the bid document is issued to those certified as qualified.