Government Procurement Processes

  1. Invitation to Bid (ITB):
    • Purpose: Used for projects with clearly defined requirements.
    • Process: Involves a sealed bidding process where vendors submit
      their bids in sealed envelopes.
    • Evaluation: Primarily based on price, with the contract awarded to
      the lowest bidder
  2. Request for Quotation (RFQ):
    • Purpose: Used to solicit price quotes for specific products or
      services.
    • Process: Companies send RFQs to selected suppliers to get price
      quotes.
    • Evaluation: Focuses on obtaining the best price for the specified
      requirements.
  3. Request for Proposal (RFP):
    • Purpose: Used for more complex projects where requirements are not
      fully defined.
    • Process: Vendors submit detailed proposals outlining their approach,
      timelines, and costs.
    • Evaluation: Based on multiple criteria, including technical
      capability, experience, and price.