The second phase of the Selection Process will involve the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Proponents on the Initial Shortlist. Proponents will be invited to submit an Initial Proposal which addresses the mandatory and evaluation criteria listed in the RFP.
The Evaluation Team will then select a Final Shortlist of two Proponents (Shortlisted Proponents) based on an assessment of the Proponent's Initial Proposal against the RFP evaluation criteria. The Shortlisted Proponents will be required to execute an Alliance Development Agreement [and provide a proposal bond in the amount of [$insert] million prior to proceeding to the AD Phase. Further details regarding the proposal bond will be provided in the RFP.]
Guidance Note: It is an option for Project Owners to require that Shortlisted Proponents provide a proposal bond to secure performance of obligations during the AD Phase. This requirement and the amount of any such proposal bond should be assessed by the Project Owner on a case-by-case basis. |
All Proponents must submit Initial Proposals that comply with the requirements of the RFP. In addition, Proponents may also submit one or more alternative proposals where material departures from the requirements of the RFP and attached documentation are proposed. The Project Owner may assess these alternative proposals at its discretion.
Guidance Note: The Project Owner should exercise caution when drafting engineering and design specifications for inclusion in the RFP documentation. This could unintentionally lead to the submission of alternative or 'non-conforming' proposals by Proponents. For example, highly prescriptive and detailed specifications may generate alternative proposals if Proponents suggest different or untested technology to deliver the Project that has not been reflected in the RFP documentation. Provided that the Initial Proposal is otherwise consistent with the requirements of the RFP, the Proponents should have the flexibility to propose innovative technological or engineering solutions that may enhance the Project. |