Common use of Proposal Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Proposal Evaluation. The PSA proposal evaluation committee will evaluate proposals received based on the criteria and point system detailed below. The following conditions apply: A. It is understood that PSA, through its management, may use all means at their collective disposal to evaluate the proposals received based on the stated criteria, and the final decision as to the best overall value, both as to price and to suitability of the products and/or services offered to fit the needs of PSA and its members, will rest solely with the Executive Director of the BVCOG or his designee. B. PSA has the right to award to multiple companies supplying comparable products or items, also known as a multiple award schedule, but reserves the right to make a single award to the highest ranked Offeror. C. By submission of a Response, Offeror indicates acceptance of the evaluation technique, and recognizes and accepts that PSA may at its sole discretion make subjective judgments during the evaluation process. D. In evaluating RFP responses, PSA has no obligation to consider information that is not provided in the Offeror's response. PSA may, however, consider additional information outside of the Offeror's response. This research may include such sources as the Offeror's website, industry publications, listed references and user interviews. E. PSA reserves the right to request and test equipment/products and related services and to seek clarification from the Offerors. Offerors must make reasonable efforts to supply test Custodial Supplies and Equipment products promptly. All Offeror products remain property of the Offeror, and PSA will return such products after the evaluation process. F. An Offeror's past performance under previously awarded contracts to schools, governmental agencies, and not-for-profit entities is relevant in evaluating an Offeror's current response. Past performance includes the Offeror's record of conforming to published specifications and to standard good workmanship, as well as the Offeror's history for reasonable and cooperative behavior and for commitment to member satisfaction. Incumbency as an awarded Vendor does not, by itself, merit positive consideration for a future Contract award.