A quotation is a written or oral offer to supply goods or services in response to a request for quotation. A request for sealed bid is a part of the sealed bid procedure. A Request for a Sealed Bid requires responses to be in sealed envelopes and received before a certain date and time. A buyer may use sealed bid procedures for any purchase to maintain full disclosure, to increase competition, or to otherwise achieve efficiency and economy. The explicit requirements furnished with a solicitation.
Specifications establish the characteristics of the goods or services the buyer intends to purchase.
Specifications enable the supplier to determine and understand the goods or services that the buyer will purchase. This information may be a description of the physical or performance characteristics, a reference brand name or both. Specifications may include a description of any requirement for inspection, testing, preparation of material, equipment, supplies, warranty, service or delivery. All specifications shall be prepared in a manner designed to attract maximum competitive bidding with the standard of quality appropriate for intended use.