Multi-Step Sealed Bidding

Multi-Step sealed bids can be solicited in certain special circumstances. This is a two-step process where two separate submittals are made by bidders. The first submittal is an un-priced technical offer. Technical offers are evaluated and either accepted or rejected before the second phase of submittals are opened.

The second phase of submittals are price proposals. Phase two price proposals can be requested to be submitted at the same time as phase one offers, or after the review of phase one submittals. The lowest price bid of the vendors whose offers were found acceptable in phase one is awarded the bid.