Solicitation

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The process of notifying prospective vendors that the University wishes to receive offers on a set of requirements to provide goods or services. The process might consist of public advertising, the mailing of Invitations for Bids, or telephone calls to prospective vendors requesting quotations.

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Solicitation

The process of notifying prospective vendors that the University wishes to receive offers on a set of requirements to provide goods or services. The process might consist of public advertising, the mailing of Invitations for Bids, or telephone calls to prospective vendors requesting quotations.

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