Questions from interested parties, respondents and proponents regarding the RFQ/RFP or the transaction are allowed up to a specified time before a submission date. Questions of a substantive nature received after the deadline will not be answered. Questions of a logistical nature will be answered as appropriate.
In providing answers the intention is to clarify information already provided in the RFQ/RFP documents, rather than to provide new information. The Project Manager will delegate responsibility to the Process Consultant or other project team member to collect and monitor all incoming questions and draft responses as appropriate (authorized delegate).
Answers will be approved by the Project Manager prior to being released. The authorized delegate will assist the Project Manager in processing the incoming questions and disseminating answers.
The GOA reserves the right, but is not the obligated, to circulate answers to all parties. In general, answers to questions that contain information relevant to all parties will be circulated. Care is taken to treat questions from each party as confidential but the impact on the fairness of the procurement must be considered.