UTA24-58432-CSE-TDS - UTA24-58432-CSE-TDS

Best Value:
This bid will be awarded based on "best value".  Factors in addition to price will be considered in determining an award.  The bidder selected for award will be the bidder whose bid is the most advantageous to the university.  Best value factors to be used will be:  (1) Purchase price; (2) Reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services; (3) Quality of vendor's goods or services; (4) Extent to which the goods or services meets UT Arlington's needs; (5) Vendor's past relationship with UT Arlington; (6) Impact on ability of UT Arlington to comply with the laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses; (7) Impact on the ability of UT Arlington to comply with the laws and rules relating to the procurement of goods and services from persons with disabilities; (8) Long term cost to UT Arlington of acquiring the vendor's goods or services; (9) Compliance with University's terms and conditions; (10) Compliance with University's insurance requirements; and (11) Any relevant factor that a private business entity would consider in selecting a vendor.  The university will be the sole judge of the best value criteria.