How long does it take to go through the Station A marketplace RFP process?
The whole process from RFP to term sheet is estimated to take two months to complete.
Once data is collected, the RFP can be open for as little as 3-4 weeks, depending on expected provider interest. Buyers are expected to respond to any information requests during this period. Once the RFP is closed, Station A will present the quotes so that they can be easily compared on as much of an apples-to-apples basis as possible.
Sample Timeline
| Event | Details | Timing | 
| RFP Open | Request for Proposal (RFP), the open period when providers can evaluate a project and submit a bid | March 31 -> April 28 | 
| RFI Questions Due | Request for Information (RFI), refers to period of time where providers can ask questions of the project to the buyer | April 7 | 
| Final Proposal Due | April 28 | |
| RFP Quote Presentation | Station A's presentation of bids in an understandable and comparable format | May 5 | 
| 3-Way Term Sheet Executed | Binding contract between the buyer, the provider(s) and Station A | May 19 | 
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