Common use of BASIS OF AWARD Clause in Contracts

BASIS OF AWARD. Awards shall be made to one (1) responsive, responsible Bidder that offers the highest Base Equipment MSRP discount per Manufacturer or Brand Name in each Group line number. The Department reserves the right to award to a single contractor or award to multiple contractors by Manufacturer or Brand Name, within each Group line number or any other separable portion if deemed to be in the best interest of the State. Bidders are not required to bid every Group or every Manufacturer or Brand Name within a Group. If the Bidder wishes to be considered for an award, they must submit a bid for the Base Equipment MSRP discount for a Manufacturer or Brand Name within a Group and the MSRP discounts for the OEM Options, Accessories, & Implements and associated OEM & Replacement Parts for the Manufacturer or Brand Name bid. However, awards for each Manufacturer or Brand Name within a Group shall be based upon the greatest Base Equipment MSRP discount bid by a responsive and responsible Bidder.