RFPs shall provide a sufficient amount of time for bidders to prepare bids and respond. The time allowed may vary in accordance with the complexity of the RFP requirements, but in no instance, shall the Work Team allow less than 60 calendar days for preparation of RFP responses.
Bids shall be received at the electronic and/or physical address noted in the RFP for submitting the bids. Each bid shall be logged with the date and time of submission and the individual who performed the submission.
All bids received shall remain unopened through the bid closing date and until bid opening. Bids shall not be opened before no less than three bids have been received, unless NCP approves the otherwise. In cases where the number of bids received does not meet the minimum number required to open the bids, the Supervisory Committee shall report the issue to NCP for approval to open the bids. Upon receiving such information, NCP may take one of the following actions:
a) Approve proceeding with opening the received bids, or
b) Direct that the RFP be reissued.