Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section R-24-103-202-02 - Bid Evaluation and Award(a) Following determination of acceptability of goods or services, bids shall be evaluated to determine which bidder offers the lowest cost to the state in accordance with specifications.(b) Discussions with bidders are permitted only if there has been a mistake in bids in accordance with rule R- 24-103-201 -08.(c) In the event an evaluation based on value analysis or other cost formulas will be used, this information shall be set forth in the invitation for bids.(d) A contract may not be awarded to a bidder submitting a higher quality item than that designated in the invitation for bids unless such bidder is also the lowest bidder as determined by value analysis or life cycle cost formulas as permitted in section 24-103-202, C.R.S., and this rule.(e) The provisions of section 24-103-904, C.R.S., which require a preference for environmentally preferable products apply to the award of contracts under this rule.(f) The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.38 CR 15, August 10, 2015, effective 8/31/201541 CR 17, September 10, 2018, effective 10/1/201846 CR 11, June 10, 2023, effective 7/1/2023