The District anticipates that the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the lowest bid within the budget. In judging whether the bidder is responsible, the District will consider, but is not limited to, the following: Whether the bidder or its principals are currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority; Whether the bidder or its principals have been terminated for cause or are currently in default on a public works contract; Whether the bidder can demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher; Whether the bidder can demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Workers' Compensation by having an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) over the past three years not having exceeded an average of 1.2; and Whether the bidder’s past work provides evidence of an ability to successfully complete public works projects within the established time, quality, or cost, or to comply with the bidder’s contract obligations. Whether the bidder’s workload will allow the bidder to complete this project within the established time, quality, or cost, or to comply with the bidder’s contract obligations. In evaluating the bidder’s workload, the District may consider whether the bidder has submitted bids on other District projects and whether the award of multiple projects to the bidder may impair the bidder’s ability to complete this project within the established time, quality, or cost, or to comply with the bidder’s contract obligations or otherwise pose a risk to the District
