POM400 Assignment Semester 2 2025 | ANSWERS

POM400
ASSIGNMENT SEMESTER 2 2025

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025

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POM400 Assignment – 2025 Semester 2

Question 1 (25 marks)

1.1 The RFP Process (15 marks)

As the municipal project manager, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process involves
clear steps from project identification to contract award:

Step 1: Project Identification

 Municipality identifies need for a new building.
 Scope, budget, and objectives are defined.

Step 2: RFP Preparation

 Develop RFP document: project scope, specifications, budget constraints,
timelines, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms.

Step 3: RFP Issuance

 Advertise RFP publicly or invite pre-qualified contractors.
 Allow sufficient time for bidders to prepare proposals.

Step 4: Proposal Submission

 Contractors submit proposals before deadline.
 Proposals contain technical, financial, and compliance details.

Step 5: Evaluation of Proposals

 Evaluation committee reviews submissions.
 Criteria: technical expertise, compliance, price, timeline, capacity, references.

Step 6: Shortlisting & Negotiation