Mr. Speaker, to put it very simply, a request for proposal is when the government would like a job done, but does not have all the details of how it will be done. It is a proposal call for companies to write up, not only what they would do and how much it would cost on a particular contract, but how they would come about that. That is different from a public tender call, where the government knows exactly what is to be done and approximately how much it would cost and, therefore, it is more cut and dried.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 171-13(4): Methods For The Issuance Of Contracts
In the Legislative Assembly on January 30th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 171-13(4): Methods For The Issuance Of Contracts
Question 171-13(4): Methods For The Issuance Of Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 29th, 1997
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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