What are the key points associated with the request for proposal (RFP) process referenced above?
A. A number of points must be considered when responding to RFPs. Some of these points include. • CIDA e-mails RFP documents only to the e-mail address provided in the consultant’s profile. • Consultants should carefully read the entire RFP document and be sure to meet all of the requirements stated in the document. (This includes signatures, certifications, references, mandatory and rated criteria.) • Usually CIDA does not ask for a methodological proposal but simply a submission of credentials and response to evaluation criteria germane to the assignment and relating to a consultant’s experience and knowledge. • CIDA gives consultants about five business days to submit proposals. This may vary depending on the circumstances. • Consultants must send their proposals by mail, and they must be received by the closing date and time stated in the RFP document. • All consultants are notified of the result. • Successful or unsuccessful consultants may request a debrief from CIDA on their pro
