Determination of nonresponsibility. A. Following public opening and announcement of bids received on an Invitation to Bid, the Institution shall evaluate the bids in accordance with element 4 of the definition of "Competitive sealed bidding" in § 4 of these Rules. At the same time, the Institution shall determine whether the apparent low bidder is responsible. If the Institution so determines, then it may proceed with an award in accordance with element 5 of the definition of "Competitive sealed bidding" in § 4. If the Institution determines that the apparent low bidder is not responsible, it shall proceed as follows: 1. Prior to the issuance of a written determination of nonresponsibility, the Institution shall (i) notify the apparent low bidder in writing of the results of the evaluation, (ii) disclose the factual support for the determination, and
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