2.106.260 Award.
A contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder (or bidders, where multiple awards are appropriate) based upon the price, including the effect of term discounts and taxes. Price may be determined by life cycle costing if so indicated in the Invitation to Bid; provided, the quality of the material or services proposed to be supplied conforms with specifications and the purposes for which they are required.
The responsibility of bidders shall be determined based upon the following criteria:
A. The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract and provide the services required;
B. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;
C. Whether the bidder can perform the contract within the time specified;
D. The quality of performance of previous contracts or services;
E. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with the laws relating to the contract or services;
F. Servicing resources, capability, and capacity;
All things being equal, tie bids shall be resolved by a flip of the coin in the presence of a witness.