Who Has the Lowest Price? Contract Award Methods & When to Use Each
When issuing a bid or quote, the purpose is to determine the lowest price; however, this could be accomplished through several different contract award methods. This article will outline all three methods and when to use each. The Three Contract Award Methods There are three different contract award methods you can choose from: line item, […]
8 Common Specification Mistakes (and How to Fix Them!)
Let’s talk about common specification mistakes that non-federal entities make during procurement. For most people with basic writing skills, writing product specifications sounds simple: you just describe an item, right? Unfortunately, there’s more to it than that. The trick is striking a balance between giving enough of a description that you get what you want […]
How to Write Product Specifications
Nailing your product specifications is important to ensure you receive what you need without limiting competition. This article will explain how to write a product specification for your school nutrition program.
How to Do a Cost Analysis and Accurately Forecast Your Needs
An important step in the procurement process is conducting a cost analysis of the purchase and forecasting what and how much you’ll buy. This article will explain how to forecast so you can conduct an accurate cost analysis.
What is a Responsive and Responsible Bidder?
Vendors have to be both responsive and responsible. I’ll discuss both terms in this article and discuss examples.
What to Include in an IFB/RFP Solicitation Document
Confused on what to put in your solicitation document? This article will outline the key elements you should include with sample language. Just be sure to update the language to meet your district’s unique needs!