invitation to bid (ITB)

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Oral or written invitation to prospective suppliers to submit a bid on materials or services. ITB is only a solicitation, and does not qualify as an offer because the party making it does not wish to enter into a binding agreement without further negotiations. Also called request for bids (RFB).

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