Comp Bidding 31

BID AWARD

This section contains information on how the bid will be evaluated and awarded, including whether alternative bids or substitutions will be considered.

BID EVALUATION.

The bid award shall be based on, but not necessarily limited to, the following factors:

	adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications.
	total bid price
	unit bid price
	extended price
	general reputation and experience of bidders
	estimated total cost
	hourly rates for specified personnel
	County's evaluation of the bidder's ability to service the County
	the financial responsibility of the bidder
	the County's prior knowledge or experience with the bidder in terms of past performance
	the needs and requirements of the County
	the County's experience with the products involved
	the nature and extent of company data furnished upon request of the County
	the size and location of the bidder's warehouse
	quantity of merchandise offered
	results of testing samples
	overall completeness of line offered
	bidder's ability to meet delivery and stocking requirements
	delivery date

Failure to meet a material requirement of the bid documents is reason for rejection of any bid.

The County reserves the right to waive any informality or minor defect where the acceptance, rejection or waiving of such is in the best interests of the County.

The County reserves the right to disqualify any bid, before or after opening, upon evidence of collusion, intent to defraud or any other illegal practice on the part of any bidder.

The County reserves the right to reject all bids.

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