REQUEST-FOR-PROPOSAL (RFP) SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FROM COMPETING BIDDERS

摘要

One exemplary embodiment is directed to a method (and corresponding system) for managing a request-for-proposal (RFP). The method comprises receiving, at a website, information about the RFP from a customer for the RFP and receiving, at the website, proposals responsive to the RFP from a set of bidders. If requested by the customer, disclosing to each of the bidders a detailed comparative metric relating to the proposal for each of the other bidders. The detailed comparative metric comprises a comparative metric other than a total project cost for the respective proposal.