The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) enquiry is to solicit feedback from the supplier community as follows:
assess and comment on the adequacy and clarity of the requirements as currently expressed;
offer suggestions regarding potential alternative solutions that would meet requirements, such as solution with a lower environmental impact;
comment on the procurement strategy, preliminary basis of payment elements, and timelines for the project, and
comment on the draft solicitation included with the RFI.
Provide information to assist the client department to:
determine whether to proceed with requirements/strategy as planned, and if so, further developing internal planning, approval and solicitation documents that may potentially lead to a solicitation;
refine the procurement strategy, project structure, cost estimate, timelines, requirements definition, and other aspects of the requirement;
become a more "informed buyer" with an enhanced understanding of industry goods and service offerings in the areas of interest; and
assess potential alternative solution concepts that would meet its requirement, such as environmentally preferable solutions.
