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Bidder Conference

A pre-bid meeting where the buyer brings together potential sellers before proposals are submitted to clarify scope, requirements, and rules so all vendors receive the same information. Also called a contractor conference, vendor conference, or pre-bid conference.

Key Points

  • Held before bids or proposals are prepared and submitted.
  • Ensures all potential sellers have a consistent, shared understanding of the procurement.
  • Buyer leads the session, answers questions, and records clarifications for distribution to all bidders.
  • Any changes to the solicitation are issued formally (e.g., addenda) to maintain fairness and transparency.

Example

A government agency releases an RFP for a new data center. Before proposals are due, it hosts a bidder conference to walk through requirements, site constraints, and service levels. Vendors ask questions, and the agency later publishes a written Q&A and an addendum clarifying uptime metrics to all prospective bidders.

PMP Example Question

Which activity is conducted to ensure all prospective sellers receive identical clarifications before submitting their bids?

  1. Procurement negotiations after proposal shortlisting
  2. Source selection evaluation
  3. Bidder conference
  4. Procurement performance review

Correct Answer: C — Bidder conference

Explanation: A bidder conference is a pre-bid meeting used to clarify the solicitation so all vendors have the same information prior to proposal submission.

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