The RFQ and RFEI should be as widely advertised as possible. This will encourage participation in the process and ensure fairness and equity. Advertising can be conducted through a number of media, including print, the Internet, professional journals and personal contact.
The advertisement of the RFQ or RFEI should include:
• a brief description of the project
• the role that will be played by the successful private sector partner
• the number of companies that will be shortlisted and receive the Request for Proposals
• the location and deadline for submissions
• the expected format of submissions
• a contact name
• an address where the full RFEI/RFQ document can be obtained
As a general rule, potential partners in the process should have between 30 and 60 days from the date of the advertisement to prepare their submissions.