What is an RFx?

RFx stands for Request for "x". It represents a range of City solicitations in PASSPort. Common RFx are Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP).

What an RFx can tell you about a contract opportunity

Viewing an RFx gives you important information about the opportunity, including due dates and contract dates. Your organization can use this information to determine if you have time to prepare and submit a response.

Summary

The Summary section provides key agency and procurement details:

  • EPIN
  • Estimated Number of Contracts that will be awarded
  • Estimated Value for the Procurement
  • Agency and Agency Contact Information
  • RFx Title
  • RFx Status

Only RFx in Released status are accepting vendor responses.

Description

The Description provides an overview of the procurement, as provided by the agency. It gives basic information about the RFx.

Key Dates

Key Dates provides details on the Anticipated Contract Start and End Dates, Release Date, and Due Date. It may include the last date the agency will accept questions about the RFx.

Documents

Documents lists supplemental material provided by the contracting agency for additional context for the RFx. Contracting agencies use these documents to provide more details beyond the overview found in View RFx.

Screenshot of the RFx Documents section.

If an agency issues an addendum, it will be available in the Document section outlining the changes. PASSPort notifies the participating vendors when an addendum has been issued.

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Last updated: November 20, 2024