In order to encourage participation in the RFEI or the RFQ, the local government should be clear in its intentions. The local government should also be prepared to provide clarification and answers to any questions from bidders. In the interest of fairness, when information is provided to one potential bidder, the same information should be provided to all potential bidders. In order to limit contact with the project team, one team member should be assigned the responsibility of providing information to all parties.