2-31.1 Proposal Evaluation

The evaluation of proposals is a two-step process:

Once the deadline for proposal submission has lapsed, the proposal evaluation team records the proposals received and reviews each proposal to determine whether it meets the requirements that the Postal Service outlined in the RFP. Additional information on the proposal evaluation team can be found in Section 2-25, Form Proposal Evaluation Team.

The CO will question the supplier in regard to a failure to acknowledge an amendment to the proposal or if the proposal contains a suspected mistake. Suppliers should be granted the opportunity to address amendments or correct mistakes if doing so will enhance competition and not otherwise compromise the integrity of the purchasing process.