The solicitation process is known as a Request for Proposals, usually called R.F.P., in which the Public Development Corporation in effect auctions the parcels off to the highest bidder for as-of-right development.

Wrigley argued for a broad interpretation: that "solicitation" should encompass all ordinary business activities that generally accompany the solicitation process.

Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Grants & Fellowships: funds research grants in numerous environmental science and engineering disciplines through a competitive solicitation process and independent peer review.

Vendors who are certified receive preference points in the competitive solicitation process.

Funding under this program is available periodically through a competitive solicitation process administered by the National Institute of Justice.

One of the odd twists of the current solicitation process is that both British Telecom and GTE were involved in the original battle for MCI last year.

Mr. LeBaron, who is beginning the solicitation process, is looking for investments from companies like Raytheon, Lockheed, Bechtel Power and others around the world.

Jack O'Connor, a broker at Newmark who is overseeing the solicitation process, said he would recommend that the county select one developer for the entire project instead of dividing it up.

Pennsylvania Gov. Milton Shapp gave Pfuhl a hand-written letter after the flood, authorizing Pfuhl to wave the usual regulations and solicitation process for the clean-up.

Pursuant to the City's Concession Rules, these licenses and permits are generally awarded through a public solicitation process, such as a Request for Bids (RFB) or Request for Proposals (RFP).