What information is typically included in a Town Request for Proposal (RFP)?
The scope and detail included in a Town of Cochrane RFP reflects the risk, complexity and significance of the project or service/goods. It describes the project, specific requirements, and the criteria that will be used to evaluate submissions.

The RFP includes detailed information, including but not limited to:
• Department managing the project
• Location of the project/service/goods required
• Restrictions, constraints on the SOW
• Required deliverables, standards and outcomes
• Risk management details and success factors
• Performance and evaluation standards/criteria
• Applicable municipal, provincial, federal legislation or guidelines
• Terms and conditions of the bidding process
• Public reporting (post-award) and filing requirements

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1. Who is responsible for procurement/purchasing at the Town of Cochrane?
2. Why does it feel like there so many rules for procurement?
3. How does the Town of Cochrane keep proposal bidding fair?
4. What happens if a vendor feels the bidding/decision process was unfair?
5. What are some of the common reasons a bid is rejected?
6. What information is typically included in a Town Request for Proposal (RFP)?
7. How are bids evaluated?
8. How are submissions evaluated to ensure fairness?