Receiving submissions
 
 
- Upon receipt of each submission
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- Date stamp the submission
- This is most important in case there is any dispute
 
- And verify validity of each submission contents
 
- In some environments
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- Especially for large contracts
- Where competition is based on price
 
- A formal and public opening is conducted
- At an official time and place
- And at which observers are invited to attend
- To ensure transparent and ethical procedures