§ 33.1-112 — Solicited proposals

Sec. 33.1-112. - Solicited proposals.

(a) The city may issue a request for proposals (RFP) inviting proposals from private entities to develop or operate qualifying projects pursuant to this article. The city will use a two-part proposal process consisting of an initial conceptual phase and a detailed phase. In such solicitations the city will set forth in the RFP the format and supporting information that the city requires to be submitted, consistent with the provisions of the PPEA and this article. The city may also establish suggested timelines for the review and selection of solicited proposals. The city reserves the right, at any time, to cancel any solicitation or to reject any solicited PPEA proposal, in the city's sole discretion. Furthermore, the city reserves the right to solicit proposals under this article after receiving an unsolicited proposal; in the event the city so elects, the provisions applying to soliciting proposals shall govern. (b) The RFP will specify any information and documents required by the city as well as the factors the city will use in evaluating any submitted proposals. The RFP will be posted in such public areas as are normally used for posting of the city notices, including but not limited to the city's website. Notices will also be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and the Hampton Roads area, advertised in Virginia Business Opportunities and posted on the commonwealth's electronic procurement website. In addition, solicited proposals will be posted pursuant to this article. The RFP will also contain or incorporate by reference other applicable terms and conditions, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of private entities submitting proposals. Pre-proposal conferences will be held as deemed appropriate by the city. Any proposal not submitted in response to a RFP issued pursuant to this article shall be an unsolicited proposal.

(Ord. No. 45,063, § 1, 4-9-13)