Legal Documents of Baxter

The following criteria shall be considered in determining all bid awards:

1. The ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the material or service required.
2. Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference.
3. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder.
4. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or service.
5. The quality of performance of previous contracts or services, including the quality of such contracts or services in other municipalities, or performed for private sector contractors.
6. The sufficiency of financial resources and the ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service.
7. The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the supplies or contractual service contracted.
8. Compliance with all specifications in the solicitation for bids.
9. The ability to deliver and maintain any requisite bid bonds or performance bonds.
10. Total cost of the bid, including life expectancy of the commodity, maintenance costs, and performance. (2011 Code, § 5-313)