Bid invitee
A person or company invited to submit an offer.
Bid invitees are the contractors or suppliers invited to participate in the bidding process. Managing the invitee list ensures a competitive bidding environment and helps in selecting the most qualified candidates for the project.
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The bid invitee list includes all the contractors invited to submit proposals for the project.
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