January 2000 – September 2000

(Reference:  Chapter 142, HAR)

Consolidated Report of Planned Purchases by SPO

September 2000

(Reference:  §3-142-403, HAR)

Public Notice Announcing RFPs

November 1, 2000

(Reference:  §(3-143-202, HAR)

Distribution of RFPs

November 1, 2000 – January 2001

(Reference:  §3-143-202, HAR)

RFP Orientation Session

Mid - Late November 2000

(Reference:  §3-143-203, HAR)

Addenda to RFPs (As Needed)

Within ten working days prior to or within a sufficient time before the submittal deadline.

(Reference:  §3-143-301, HAR)

Submission of Questions by Applicants Before Submittal Deadline (As Needed)

Within a reasonable time before the submittal deadline.

(Reference: §3-143-402, HAR)

Response to Applicants’ Questions (As Needed)

State agencies shall promptly respond.

(Reference:  §3-143-402, HAR)

Proposal Submittal Deadline

January 31, 2001

(Reference: §3-143-204, HAR)

Proposal Evaluation Period

February 2001 – April 2001

(Reference: §3-143-205, HAR)

Final Revised Proposals (As Needed)

March 2001 – April 2001

(Reference: §3-143-607, HAR)

Provider Selection and Award

April 2001 – May 2001

(Reference: §3-143-206, HAR)

Notice of Statements of Findings and Decision to Applicants

April 2001 – May 2001

(Reference: §3-143-303, HAR)

Protest & Request for Reconsideration (As Needed)

April 2001 – June 2001

(Reference: Chapter 148, HAR)

Contract Development

April 2001 – June 2001

Contract Execution Start Date

July 1, 2001