Tenders, RFP's and Tax Sales
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The Township of McGarry seeks professional services from time to time. These services may include engineering, consulting and construction. When required, staff will prepare a tender, request for proposal or other method of procurement.
The Township encourages competition among suppliers in order to maximize savings for taxpayers. The purchasing process is transparent and equitable ensuring fairness among bidders.
On occasion, the Public Works Department will auction off surplus equipment and vehicles and may utilize an online bidding system, such as Biddingo. You can review and bid on various items that are up for auction on that site. Items are typically sold in "as is" condition.
If property taxes remain unpaid for a specific period of time, the Municipal Act provides for the sale of the property. The Township will list public lands for sale on this page.
| Tenders |
| None open at this time |
| Requests for Proposals (RFP's) |
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None open at this time |
| Bidding Sheets |
| None open at this time |
| Bid Opportunities |
| None open at this time |
| Tax Sales |
| None open at this time |
Difference between Tenders and Requests for Proposals (RFP's)
Tenders
In a tender process, there are certain legal obligations that do not arise in an RFP process.
In a tender situation, two contracts are created, typically referred to as Contract A and Contract B. Contract A is the contract between each bidder and the tender authority. It comes into existence with each compliant bid that is submitted. The terms are based on the tender call and each bid submission. Contact A includes an implied duty on the municipality to treat all bidders fairly in evaluating the bids and awarding the project. Contract B is the construction contract between the municipality and the successful bidder. The terms of Contract B are set out in the tender.
RFP's
RFP's are non-binding invitations for proposals from interested parties. The purpose of an RFP is to obtain offers. The offers are evaluated, following which there may be negotiations and possibly a contract. RFP's typically set out general information about the project, including design considerations and budget but lack the detail that would be in a call for tenders.
Unlike tenders, offers submitted through an RFP process do not create contractual relations. As a result, there is no implied duty to treat all proponents fairly, although the municipality must comply with any obligations set out in the RFP.
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