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Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

When an order must be formally bid, but exact specifications are not available (specifically when ordering services), a Request for Proposal is created by a buyer and sent to vendors instead of a formal bid.

The RFP is more flexible than a formal bid because the entire proposal package is reviewed and evaluated for best value, rather than just best price.

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