Question 1: In your opinion, is it important to have vendor selection criteria decided prior to opening the bid process for RFP submissions from vendors.

Yes or No and why did you choose this answer?

In your own word, in point point form - answer the following 7 questions:

1. What would you do to decide the selection criteria for potential bidders?
2. Who would you involve, if anyone?
3. Would you communicate the selection criteria to potential bidders before submissions?
4. In what format would you communicate to potential bidders throughout the procurement process?
5. What would you do first in the procurement process when deciding the selection criteria for vendors?
6. What method would you use to compare the submissions after they are received?