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INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) — A solicitation for proposals to determine a best value option to meet a specific goal or address a specific problem. The solicitation seeks one or more respondents with whom the County will negotiate for the procurement of commodities or contractual services. Unless otherwise identified in the individual solicitation, evaluation will be completed as outlined in Section 5.1, however negotiations with multiple firms may be conducted concurrently. MANDATORY BID THRESHOLD — The mandatory bid threshold shall be $35,000. Commodities or services having an estimated value equal to or in excess of the mandatory bid threshold shall be procured through a competitive selection process; provided that the County Administrator shall be authorized to enter into a procurement transaction up to $75,000, without competitive selection, and at his discretion, without three quotes if determined to be in the best interest of the County, unless otherwise required by applicable law; and provided further that the Board shall be authorized to approve a procurement transaction up to or in excess of $75,000, without competitive selection, unless otherwise required by applicable law. OFFICIAL — Any reference to a county official in this manual — such as the County Administrator, County Attorney, Department Director, Purchasing Manager or Risk Manager — shall include the official, or his or her designee. ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT — The department within the County which originated the request for procurement of a commodity or service. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — A solicitation of input from interested parties for an upcoming solicitation. This procurement practice used to obtain comments, feedback or reactions from potential suppliers (contractors) prior to the issuing of a solicitation. Generally price or cost is not required. Feedback may include best practices, industry standards, technology issues, etc. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) —A solicitation for proposals to achieve a stated objective. An RFP is characterized by a description of the desired objective and a statement of evaluation criteria. RFPs may request a price proposal, to be considered in accordance with the evaluation criteria. (See section 5.1 below). REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) — A solicitation to professionals to submit a summary of their qualifications to perform a general or specific job or service. If the RFQ is subject to the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, the County shall select no less than three professionals for discussions and, if requested by the County, for presentations. After staff recommendation and approval by the Board, the County shall enter into negotiations for a contract with the most qualified professional(s). RFQs shall be governed by the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, to the extent applicable. (See section 5.2 below). RESPONSIVE BIDDER — A bidder whose bid, proposal or submittal complies in all material respects with the bid invitation or solicitation request, as determined by the County. 199