Why a request for proposals (RFP)?
· A rigorous and transparent process. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Electronic Medical Records Project (EMR) has been facilitated by the government’s Strategic Acquisitions and Technology Procurement (SATP) branch on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The publicly available RFP document can be found at www.bcbid.bc.ca, document #SATP-219) or follow the following URL in the “supplier attachments” folder: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/open.dll/submitLogin?disID=9800486. · A mechanism to ensure vendor accountability. The RFP process results in a contract between the Ministry of Health and the suppliers. That contract holds the suppliers accountable to their commitments.