An RFI is a market research tool used to assist the County to determine product capabilities and/or clarify business requirements.
91 Request for Proposal (RFP)
A solicitation document issued to consulting firms. The document includes project information, submittal information and requirements, etc.
92 Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Refers to a written or oral request to provide a price or quote to supply specified Goods or perform specified Services.
93 Requisition
A formal request from an agency requesting for the procurement process to begin; includes information relevant to a proposed purchase.
94 Responsible Bidder
A person who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and has the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance.
95 Responsible or Responsibility
A Bidder who, at the time of Contract award, possesses the ability to perform successfully and a willingness to comply with the terms and conditions of a proposed Contract. A determination of Responsibility may be affected by new information up to the time of Contract award and may include such matters as Contractor integrity, compliance with public policy, past performance record, financial and technical resources.
96 Responsive Bid
A construction bid that submits all requested information in the required format on time.
97 Responsive or Responsiveness
Refers to an unequivocal offer or Bid to perform or provide exactly what the County has specified in the Invitations to Bid (ITB), so that acceptance of the Bid will bind the Bidder to meet the County’s requirements in all material respects. A Bid must be Responsive at the time of Bid opening and determined by looking at the face of the Bid.
98 Restrictive Bidding
Bidding which restricts fair and open competition for a contract.
99 Risk Management
The King County Agency that sets insurance requirements for all County Contracts.
100 Rolling Stock
Means revenue-producing buses, vans, cars, railcars, locomotives, and trolley cars and buses. King County Code (KCC) 4.16.010.
