63G-6a-606. Evaluation of bids -- Award -- Cancellation.
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Effective 5/5/2021
63G-6a-606. Evaluation of bids -- Award -- Cancellation.
(1)A procurement unit that conducts a procurement using a bidding process shall evaluate bids:
(a)using the objective criteria described in the invitation for bids; and
(b)to achieve the greatest long-term value to the state and the procurement unit.
(2)Criteria not described in the invitation for bids may not be used to evaluate a bid.
(3)After evaluating bids, the procurement unit shall:
(i)award a contract as soon as practicable to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid; and
(ii)publish the name and bid amount of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded; or
(i)cancel the invitation for bids without awarding a contract; and
(ii)publish a notice of the cancellation that includes an explanation of the reasons for cancelling the invitation for bids.
Amended by Chapter 406 , 2021 General Session