Bid solicitation, RFP and RFQs

The National Tribal Geographic Information Support Center (NTGISC) procures products and services necessary for the organization’s operation. NTGISC offers bid opportunities and requests for proposals or qualifications.

Bid Opportunities – For supplies and equipment procurements, NTGISC will issue an invitation to bid - a formal sealed bid process that typically results in a public bid opening.

Requests for Proposals (RFP)—An RFP is a method of soliciting competitive proposals for a defined scope of work. It considers and evaluates factors to measure qualification, delivery, service reputation, and price.

Requests for Qualifications (RFQ)—An RFQ is a method of soliciting competitive proposals that formally considers and evaluates factors to measure firms based on demonstrated competency and qualification rather than price.