CAL (Contract Award Letter)

A Contract Award Letter (CAL) is an official notification that is issued by a procuring authority after evaluating the bids received in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). The CAL officially awards the contract to a successful bidder and sets out the terms and conditions of the contract. The CAL also outlines the responsibilities and obligations of both parties involved in the contract. By issuing this letter, the procuring authority takes the first step towards establishing a legally binding agreement with the successful bidder. With the acceptance of the CAL, the successful bidder can officially begin their performance of their contractual obligations.