11. Why submit an unsolicited proposal if it might be subject to a competitive tender process?

An unsolicited proposal can be a valuable means for communicating innovative ideas to Augusta, Georgia. If a proposal does not satisfy the assessment criteria set out in the Guide but Augusta sees merit in the proposal (or similar), the government may consider offering delivery of the proposal to the market.

In the event that a competitive tender process is considered appropriate, the government will respect any intellectual property of the proponent. The proponent may participate in any procurement process.

Please review the following sections in the Augusta, Code for more details:

SEC. 1-10-72   Request for Proposals                            

SEC. 1-10-73   Procedures for Posting and Publishing Notice of the Opportunity to offer competing proposals

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1. 1. What is an unsolicited proposal?
2. 2. What is NOT an unsolicited proposal?
3. 3. What constitutes a valid unsolicited proposal?
4. 4. What information is required on a valid unsolicited proposal?
5. 5. What about identifying and marking proprietary information?
6. 6. Does it cost anything to submit an unsolicited proposal?
7. 7. How do I submit a formal proposal?
8. 8. What format should be used when submitting Unsolicited Proposals?
9. 9. Will proposals that relate to a matter currently the subject of a competitive tender process be considered?
10. 10. Can I submit an unsolicited proposal to another government department/agency other than the Procurement Department?
11. 11. Why submit an unsolicited proposal if it might be subject to a competitive tender process?
12. 12. How long does each stage of the unsolicited proposals process take?
13. 13. How detailed should the initial submission be?
14. 14. Is there a minimum threshold for proposals that can be assessed under the unsolicited proposals guidelines?
15. 15. My proposal contains commercial-in-confidence information. How will this be treated throughout the unsolicited proposals process?
16. 16. My proposal contains details on intellectual property that I hold. How will this be treated throughout the unsolicited proposals process?
17. 17. Can I submit additional documentation (attachments) with my unsolicited proposal?
18. 18. Who can I contact after I have made a submission?
19. 19. My proposal did not proceed to Phase 2. Can I receive feedback on my proposal?
20. 20. I have submitted a proposal. Can I contact other government departments during the assessment of my proposal?