Public Bid Opening: The process of opening and reading bids at the time and place specified in the ITB and in the presence of anyone who wishes to attend. A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.Unlike an invitation to bid, a request for proposals (RFP) is used on more demanding and complex construction projects. Comparatively, RFQs aim to prequalify contractors based on their qualifications, expertise, and experience. The purpose of an invitation to bid is to provide standardized information to all bidders, fostering a truly competitive process. A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that an organization issues to solicit bids from vendors for a desired product or service. The venue for any litigation resulting out of this Agreement shall be in Walton County, Florida. When possible, in the Request for Proposals. 6. Florida Statute 225.20 details the bidding requirements on public projects. These documents constitute the complete set of specification requirements and bid forms.