The Solicitation module is independently managed by the agency buyer for each specific commodity or service. The buyer has full authority over the following functionality and capabilities:
Type of solicitation (RFB, RFQ, RFP, and RFI).
Type of competition managed (open, price analysis, sole source, local area preference, certified vendor list, etc.).
Bidding process (closed bid, all or nothing itemized bid, reverse auction).
Response due date and required delivery date or service start and completion dates.
The field of vendors invited to participate in bidding.
Vendor pre-qualification requirements.
Terms and conditions, including Vendor mandatory agreement to terms and conditions documentation.
Pre-bid conference. (Optional or mandatory)
Amendments.
Vendor Question and Answer participation.
Bonding requirements, including capability to manage online verification of bond.
Bid submittal requirements.
Bid evaluation criteria.