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This template is used when an Agency or entity has a problem or issue and they need Vendor’s to offer a solution to solve that problem.  The Vendor creates the Scope of Work and the Agency merely defines requirements and specifications for their need/problem.  RFP’s are used for complex system upgrades and large modernizations of IT systems.\nThe Purchasing Agency must obtain the latest version of the document from the Department of Information Technology Statewide IT Procurement Office website \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://it.nc.gov/resources/it-strategic-sourcing\" \u0014https://it.nc.gov/resources/it-strategic-sourcing\u0015 or the EP Sourcing Module Library.\nInstructions\nStandard and suggested language is provided in normal type. Instructional text is provided in red italicized type.\nClick text fields to enter information into the field.  Text fields are typically printed in red type. If a section is “Reserved”, remove the text of the clause but not the heading and add the word - “RESERVED after the title of the section.”\nAdd necessary information to the document as needed.\nFinalize the document prior to uploading it in the EP Sourcing Module or eForm systems.\nRemove all italicized informational text and change text in red type to black type.\nDelete this instructions page.\nUpdate the Table of Contents.\nRFP Template Change History\nOFFER\nThe Purchasing Agency solicits offers for Services and/or goods described in this solicitation. All offers and responses received shall be treated as Offers to contract as defined in 9 NCAC 06A.0102(12).\nEXECUTION\nIn compliance with this Request for Proposal (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish any or all Services or goods upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) offered herein, within the time specified herein.\nFailure to execute/sign offer prior to submittal shall render offer invalid. Late offers are not acceptable.\nOffer valid for one hundred twenty (120) days from date of offer opening unless otherwise stated here: ____ days\nACCEPTANCE OF OFFER\nIf any or all parts of this offer are accepted, an authorized representative of Purchasing \u0013 REF Agency \\h  \\* MERGEFORMAT \u0014Agency Name\u0015 shall affix its signature hereto and any subsequent Request for Best and Final Offer, if issued. 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