This is the work a contractor actually receives: the rule, the missing proof, the severity, the exact fix and where to find the requirement.
A “VERIFY” is not a failed bid. It means the information supplied does not yet prove that a requirement has been met.
One unbound original, three bound copies and a complete USB copy.
Illustrative packetFictional contractor has only one copy and no USB.
Action to clearPrint three bound sets; load, open-test and reconcile the USB.
Sealed, properly labeled physical package received by Oct. 27 at 2 PM; email is not accepted.
Illustrative packetFictional bid team planned to email the proposal.
Action to clearAssign a delivery owner; package, label and confirm receipt.
Attachment F must be signed by an authorized representative and notarized.
Illustrative packetFictional Attachment F remains unsigned.
Action to clearApprove pricing, sign and notarize, include in final sets.
Attachments C and D (public entity crimes/conflicts) must be executed and notarized.
Illustrative packetFictional forms C and D are missing.
Action to clearComplete accurate disclosures and notarize both.
Minimum of three recent/current comparable projects with full contacts, scope, period and annual amount.
Illustrative packetFictional packet has two, one missing key details.
Action to clearAdd a third qualifying, non-Osceola reference and fill in fields.
VendorLink amendments control; Attachment H provides acknowledgment.
Illustrative packetFictional file has no addenda register.
Action to clearCheck and log amendments and obtain acknowledgment if applicable.
Corporate signatory authority, local tax receipt/exception, current liability and workers comp.
Illustrative packetFictional docs unverified.
Action to clearCheck legal entity, authority and current COIs against requirements.
The base RFP explicitly states an RFP/performance/payment bond is not required.
Illustrative packetFictional team had marked 'bond TBD'.
Action to clearMark not required, still recheck any subsequent amendment.
| Date | Requirement / action | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13 | Check agency addenda and current RFP version. | Bid lead |
| Oct. 15, noon | County's deadline for written questions. | Bid lead |
| Oct. 20* | Finish references, forms, signatures and notarization. | Contractor |
| Oct. 23* | Finalize copies and USB; run independent QA. | Reviewer |
| Oct. 26* | Delivery buffer / receipt confirmation. | Contractor |
| Oct. 27, 2 PM | Proposal received and date-stamped by County. | Contractor |
*Northstar's illustrative internal target, not an agency-mandated date. Contractor controls submission.
$199 Rapid Screen: written chase/pass, deadlines and knockout gates.
$449 Full BidShield: assembled-document QA and prioritized fix list.
Source and version: Osceola County RFP-27-16104-MB, Rev. 06.2026, published Sept. 27, 2026. Always check current VendorLink addenda. Public solicitation transcription: GovTribe. This sample makes no claim about reviewing a real vendor or obtaining an award; administrative QA is not legal advice.