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What does RFP stand for in the context of fire department procurement?

• Request for Payment

• Request for Proposal

• Request for Purchase

• Request for Product

Match the following terms with their definitions: RFP, Bid Sheet, Vendor.

• A

• A formal request to solicit goods or services

• B

• A business that supplies goods or services

• C

• A document listing specifications for vendors

In the bid process, the fire department might specify that a portable power unit for a fire truck must not exceed a size of ____.

• A) 18 x 14 x 21 in

• B) 19 x 13 x 20 in

• C) 20 x 15 x 22 in

• D) 21 x 16 x 23 in

What is the purpose of using specifications in the purchasing process for fire departments?

• To ensure only one vendor is selected

• To increase the price of items

• To make the process more efficient and effective

• To eliminate the need for RFPs.

Match the following terms with their descriptions: RFP, Specifications, Revenue Sources.

• 2-B

• A list of criteria for purchasing items

• 3-C

• Methods for obtaining funds for fire departments.

• 1-A

• A formal process to solicit goods or services

In an RFP, the fire department provides general information about what is desired and allows the vendor to determine how it will meet the need. This process is known as ________.

• Specification

• Bidding

• Evaluation

• Proposal