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Request for Proposals/Qualifications
 

The cost of professional services can vary greatly from an hourly rate to a total cost based upon meeting specifically measured goals and objectives. Program directors and members of the program's facilities planning team will find this resource helpful in their decision-making process. To set up a contract, the Federal government requires a Firm Fixed Price Contract. This sample form provides details of what to include in an RFP and/or RFQ for defining the scope of work for potential contractors.


Request for Proposals/Qualifications

The ____________________________________ (Grantee) will receive proposals for architectural and design services that includes the following criteria:

Proposals will be received until ________ (AM or PM) (Standard Time or Daylight Savings Time) on the _______ (Date), ____________ (Month), ________ (Year). All proposals will be accepted at the front desk of the (Grantee name and address, including state and zip code) at which time and place all proposals will be evaluated and rated using a set of pre-determined criteria.

A scope of work may be obtained at the above Grantee's address.

The successful proposal/firm is required to furnish licensing certification, insurances, and agree to all terms and conditions of the Grantee's design contract.

Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunities, and payment of not less than minimum wages as set forth in the Davis-Bacon Act and included in the Specifications must be paid on this project.

The ___________________________ (Grantee) reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any informalities in the proposal process.

No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of ___________ days subsequent to the opening of proposals without the consent of the Grantee.

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Request for Proposals/Qualifications. The National Head Start Facilities Assistance Desk. HHS/ACF/ACYF/HSB. n.d. English.


Last Reviewed: April 2009

Last Updated: June 15, 2010