N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.26

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 1.4.1.26 - IDENTICAL LOW BIDS

A. Definition: Identical low bids are low responsive bids, from responsible bidders, which are identical in price after the application of the preferences referred to in 1.4.1.25 NMAC of this rule and which meet all the requirements and criteria set forth in the IFB.

B. Award: When two or more identical low bids are received, the state purchasing agent may:

(1) award pursuant to the multiple source award provisions of Sections 13-1-153 and 13-1-154 NMSA 1978;

(2) award to a bidder with a statutory preference if the identical low bids are submitted by a bidder with a statutory preference and a nonresident business or nonresident contractor;

(3) award to a bidder offering recycled content goods if the identical low bids are for recycled content goods and virgin goods;

(4) award by lottery to one of the identical low bidders; or

(5) reject all bids and re-solicit bids or proposals for the required services, construction or items of tangible personal property.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.26

1.4.1.26 NMAC - Rp, 1.4.1.26 NMAC, 08-30-13, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 12, June 21, 2022, eff. 6/21/2022