What document is typically used to change the RFP after the bidding process is concluded?

The correct document used to change the Request for Proposal (RFP) after the bidding process is concluded is an addendum. An addendum serves as an official modification or addition to the original RFP and provides clarification or updates that may be necessary after bids have been submitted.

When a change needs to be made to the RFP, whether it’s to clarify terms, add information, or address questions that arose during the bidding process, an addendum ensures that all potential bidders remain informed and on an equal footing regarding any updates. This helps maintain transparency and fair competition among bidders.

While bid proposals, change orders, and contract amendments may involve changes or modifications, they do not specifically address the updates to an RFP that occur after bids have been received. Bid proposals are the responses provided by bidders to the RFP itself. Change orders typically apply to modifications in the scope of work or terms of an awarded contract, and contract amendments are formal alterations to the existing contract terms after it has been executed. Thus, the use of an addendum is the appropriate method for handling changes to an RFP post-bidding.