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What is the different between Competitive Bid, CSP, CMA@R, Job Order Contracting?

NOTES: B. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL

Under competitive sealed proposals, changes in the nature of a proposal,
and in prices, may be negotiated after proposals are opened. In contrast,
changes in the price of goods and services are non-negotiable in the
competitive bidding process. The competitive sealed proposal process
provides for full competition among proposals and allows for negotiation
with the proposer or proposers to obtain the best services at the best
price. A Request for Proposals (RFP) is a part of the competitive sealed
proposal process.

Advantages

 Defined project scope at time of proposal
 Enables the scope to be redefined to fit the budget without having to

re-propose
 Allows award based on value rather than price alone through

evaluation process

Disadvantages
 Linear process requires more time
 No design or budget input from contractor prior to proposal
 Not suited for projects that are sequence or schedule sensitive
 Price not established until design is complete
 Longer schedule duration than other methods

Bottom Line
This delivery system is bested suited for new construction projects that are

not cost or schedule sensitive nor subject to change.

Source: Which Project Delivery Method is Right for you? (n.d.). Retrieved May 05, 2017, from
http://blgy.com/which-project-delivery-method-is-right-for-you/

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