Deals like this one start months before the RFP. Settle reads the signals first, so your team is talking to Lincoln Electric System while competitors are still waiting for the posting.
How an RFP like this forms
Budget approved
Settle flags itBoard minutes and budget documents
Scope and vendors researched
Settle flags itPlanning documents, meeting agendas, contract renewals
RFP posted
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November 2nd, 2026: RFP issuance.
December 8th, 2026: Deadline for questions.
January 12th, 2027: Proposal submission deadline.
February 1st, 2027 – February 12th, 2027: Virtual interviews.
February 19th, 2027: Selection of vendor.
April 2027: Preferred project start.
September 2028: Go-live deadline.
Lincoln Electric System
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Analysis generated by Settle AI from the source RFP.
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