What is the difference between informal and formal bids?

A bid is created to procure a service or commodity need to serve the citizens of Calvert County.   

An Informal bid is created when a service or commodity is needed, and it is determined the total cost will be less than $30,000 per fiscal year. Usually, these bids are in the form of a Request for Quote (RFQ). 

A formal bid is created when a service or commodity's estimated cost is more than $30,000 per fiscal year. These bids are usually in the form of an Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP). 

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1. How can I find out what goods/services are currently being solicited by Calvert County Government?
2. Are there additional business related services offered by the county to assist my business?
3. How can my company obtain Calvert County Government’s current bids?
4. How can my company obtain a bid package?
5. Does Calvert County charge a fee for their bid packages?
6. Can I just stop by and introduce my company and myself to someone in the Procurement Office or do you take appointments?
7. What is the difference between offline and online bidding?
8. What is the difference between informal and formal bids?