Common use of Proposal Format Clause in Contracts

Proposal Format. 1. For clarity, the proposal should be typed or printed. Proposals should be single-spaced with 1” margins on white 8 ½” x 11” paper using a font no smaller than 12 point Times New Roman or similar. 2. All pages should be numbered consecutively beginning with number 1 on the first page of the narrative (this does not include the cover page or table of contents pages) through to the end, including all forms and attachments. For clarity, the Bidder’s name should appear on every page, including Attachments. Each Attachment must reference the section or subsection number to which it corresponds. 3. Bidders are asked to be brief and to respond to each question and instruction listed in the “Proposal Submission Requirements” section of this RFP. Number each response in the proposal to correspond to the relevant question or instruction of the RFP, and for ease of reference, please copy the relevant question on instruction prior to the Bidder’s response. 4. The Bidder may not provide additional attachments beyond those specified in the RFP for the purpose of extending their response. Bidders shall not include brochures or other promotional material with their proposals. Additional materials will not be considered part of the proposal and will not be evaluated. 5. Include any forms provided in the application package or reproduce those forms as closely as possible. All information should be presented in the same order and format as described in the RFP. 6. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide all information requested in the RFP package at the time of submission. Failure to provide information requested in this RFP may, at the discretion of the Sourcing Team, result in a lower rating for the incomplete sections and may result in the proposal being disqualified for consideration. 7. Bidders should complete and submit the proposal cover page provided in Appendix A of this RFP and provide it with the Bidder’s proposal. The cover page must be the first page of the proposal package. It is important that the cover page show the specific information requested, including Bidder address(es) and other details listed. The proposal cover page shall be dated and signed by a person authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Bidder.

Proposal Format. 1. For clarity, the proposal should be typed or printed. Proposals should be single-spaced with 1” margins on white 8 ½” x 11” paper using a font no smaller than 12 point Times New Roman or similar. 2. All pages of a Bidder’s proposal should be numbered consecutively beginning with number 1 on the first page of the narrative (this does not include the cover page or table of contents pages) through to the end, including all forms and attachments. For clarity, the Bidder’s name should appear on every page, including Attachments. Each Attachment must reference the section or subsection number to which it corresponds. 3. Bidders are The Bidder is asked to be brief and to respond to each question and instruction listed concise in the “Proposal Submission Requirements” section of this RFP. Number each response in the proposal to correspond responding to the relevant question or instruction of the RFP, RFP questions and instructions. All electronic documents should be formatted for ease of reference, please copy the relevant question on instruction printing as formatting will not be adjusted prior to the Bidder’s response. 4printing and reviewing these documents. The Bidder may not provide additional attachments beyond those specified in the RFP for the purpose of extending their response. Bidders shall not include brochures or other promotional material with their proposals. Additional materials not requested will not be considered part of the proposal and will not be evaluated. 5. Include any forms provided in the application submission package or reproduce those forms as closely as possible. All information should be presented in the same order and format as described in the RFP. 6. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide all information requested in the RFP package at the time of submission. Failure to provide information requested in this RFP may, at the discretion of the Sourcing TeamDepartment’s evaluation review team, result in a lower rating for the incomplete sections and may result in the proposal being disqualified for consideration. 7. Bidders The Bidder should complete and submit the proposal cover page “Proposal Cover Page” provided in Appendix A of this RFP and provide it with the Bidder’s proposal. The cover page must be the first page of the proposal package. It is important that the cover page show the specific information requested, including Bidder address(es) and other details listed. The proposal cover page shall be dated and signed by a person authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Bidder. The Bidder should complete and submit the “Debarment, Performance and Non-Collusion Certification Form” provided in Appendix B of this RFP. Failure to provide this certification may result in the disqualification of the Bidder’s proposal, at the discretion of the Department. Proposal Contents The Bidder is to complete Appendix C (Qualifications and Experience Form) describing their qualifications and skills to provide the requested services in this RFP. The Bidder is also to include three examples of projects which demonstrate their experience and expertise in performing these services as well as highlighting the Bidder’s stated qualifications and skills.