Attachment E - Proprietary-Confidential Information Identification.pdf

Virginia State University RFP 212-25-010-CSW Dining Services

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ATTACHMENT E

Proprietary/Confidential Information Identification

Trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by an Offeror shall not be subject to public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; however, the Offeror must invoke the protections of § 2.2-4342F of the Code of Virginia, in writing, either before or at the time the data or other material is submitted. The written notice must specifically identify the data or materials to be protected including the section of the proposal in which it is contained and the page numbers, and state the reasons why protection is necessary. The proprietary or trade secret material submitted in the original and all copies of the proposal must be identified by some distinct method such as highlighting or underlining and must indicate only the specific words, figures, or paragraphs that constitute trade secret or proprietary information. In addition, a summary of proprietary information submitted shall be submitted on this form. The classification of an entire proposal document, line item prices, and/or total proposal prices as proprietary or trade secrets is not acceptable. If, after being given reasonable time, the Offeror refuses to withdraw such a classification designation, the offer will be rejected.

Name of Offeror: invokes the protections of § 2.2-4342F of the Code of Virginia for the following portions of my offer submitted on .

Date

Signature:

Title:

DATA/MATERIAL TO BE

PROTECTED

SECTION NO. &

PAGE NO.

REASON WHY PROTECTION IS

NECESSARY