3301.1 The contracting officer shall use a request for proposals ("RFP") to communicate the University's requirements to prospective contractors when the competitive sealed proposals ("CSP") method is used. Each RFP shall conform to the uniform contract format specified in §3201 of chapter 32 of this title.

3301.2 The contracting officer shall issue a written solicitation which contains all information necessary to enable prospective offerors to prepare proposals properly.

3301.3 The contracting officer shall furnish identical information about a proposed procurement to all prospective offerors receiving the RFP.

3301.4 University personnel shall not provide advance knowledge or information about a future solicitation to any prospective offeror.

3301.5 Except for solicitations for information or planning purposes, the contracting officer shall not solicit proposals unless there is a definite intention to award a contract.

3301.6 The contracting officer shall establish, maintain, and use lists of potential sources.

3301.7 Before issuing a solicitation, the contracting officer shall develop an estimate of the reasonable price level or value of the supplies or services to be purchased.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 2566 (April 10, 1992).