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RFQ Sample – Public Purchasing

Public Purchasing:

If you are looking for a detailed RFQ – Request for Quote for the purchase of a piece of mobile equipment and you are in the public purchasing field, this sample RFQ template will expedite the tendering process. This one specifically addresses the acquisition of mobile equipment (Road Grader) but can be used for any major piece of equipment by adding your own equipment specifications, sometimes you can download these specification online directly from the manufacturer.

RFQ67 – Mobile Equipment template is 24 pages and includes a layout you can use to add detailed equipment specifications. Here is a quick look at a few pages of this template.

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How to write Vendor Contracts

Vendor Contracts:

With over 25 plus years in the purchasing profession we have seen Vendor Contracts take on many forms. In the early days some were pretty scary and we would be challenged to even call them a contract. They were more like a glorified hand written fax! Our profession has evolved and writing a vendor contract can mean a one pager or it can be  a 300 plus page vendor agreement. Here is to hoping you get more 1 page ones.

With the litigious environment companies are faced with today, it doesn’t matter whom you’re doing business with, it is prudent to draw up a vendor contract to clarify the duties or scope of work which will be carried out by each party involved. Spend the extra effort and make it clear.

How do you make it clear? Have a second party proof read it for you to make sure it flows and makes sense to a first time reader. To ensure there are no misunderstandings, include an example showing any cost breakdowns and final results. This works great if you are purchasing a commodity where the price is based on several pricing mechanism. An example, market cost or base price of item + bridging or freight + packaging + taxes = $Price Paid by Company for next three months. In this instance, there can be no misunderstandings by any party which will examine the agreement at any future date.

The main elements of a vendor contract are the cost, services and products to be provided, what will happen if something doesn’t go as planned (contingencies), and the applicable dates for final delivery. The objective is to be thorough, eliminate unknowns, liabilities and ensure every scenario is covered in your contract. You do not want to get burned nor do you want a vendor to suffer punitively in the process. A company which is fair to its vendors gets a solid reputation and everyone wants to deal with owners which treat suppliers fairly. If you properly solicit quotations for your requirements this process will ensure you never pay more than what the present market allows.

Okay, so a main point in developing a quality vendor contract is to spend a bulk of your efforts on the scope or explaining the responsibilities of the vendor to ensure there are no misunderstandings. Include examples, proof read document. What else or what other areas need to be addressed? Here are a few:

Step 1

Identify the two parties that are associated with the contract. The “Vendor” aka “Supplier”

Sample Expression of Interest Form

Expression of Interest

An Expression of Interest (EOI) is used to gauge interest from potential suppliers for a project you have on the drawing board or hope to tender in the near future. By issuing an EOI, you are given the opportunity to pre-qualify vendors capable of completing the work under the restrictions or specifications outlined in your proposal.

Is an EOI similar to or the same as a RFP (Request for Proposal), RFI (Request for Information)? Basically, yes they can be construed as being the same, with the exception of the potential legal ramifications so seek counsel or legal advice to ensure you understand how issuing any of the above will impact your company in the country, state or province you operate your business in.