Section 370-300-305 - EVALUATION OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS305.01 For informal bids, the Division shall award the contract to the responsible bidder submitting the best proposal which maximizes the benefits to the State in the areas of security, competence, cost, and timely performance to benefit the public purpose of the Act. The best proposal will be determined in relationship to the products, equipment and related services promised using both objective and subjective criteria. The Division shall consider the following factors with regard to informal bids: 305.01A Cost, which shall be a major factor in every bid selection; 305.01A(1) The Division may consider the effect of cash discounts; 305.01B The competence, experience and financial status of the bidder;305.01C Any prior experience of the Division or Department with the bidder;305.01D The quality of products, equipment or services offered; 305.01D(1) Various items or services may require testing either before or after the final award of a contract, or as a part of a proposal. The Division may consider the results of the testing. 305.01D(1)(a) The bidder shall guarantee price and quality before and after testing.305.01D(2)(b) The Division shall not be liable for any costs incurred by bidders in providing samples, unless specifically stated in the ITB or RFP.305.01E The capability of the bidder to provide the products, equipment and services requested within the time indicated in the bid;305.01F Whether the bidder is based in Nebraska; and305.01G Such other factors as the Division may determine to be appropriate in the particular contract.305.02 For any major procurement, the Division shall award the contract to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best proposal which maximizes the benefits to the state in the following areas: 305.02A The security offered by the vendor to insure the lottery will operate with integrity, and in a manner that will reflect well upon the State of Nebraska;305.02B The competence of the vendor as demonstrated by: 305.02B(1) Its experience, skill, and ability necessary to meet requirements set forth in the RFP;305.02B(2) Prior experience in a comparable state lottery, or experience in other fields which are similar in scope or application;305.02B(3) Its financial responsibility; and305.02B(4) Its efforts to secure minority and female participation. 305.02C The quality of the products, equipment, or services offered, including, if applicable, whether products offered by the vendor are beneficial to the environment;305.02D The capability of the vendor to offer and provide the products, equipment, and services requested in the RFP;305.02E The ability of the vendor to perform the contract in the time specified in the RFP and during the term of the contract pursuant to the requirements of the Division;305.02F A cost analysis to include identifiable costs associated with the acquisition, installation, operation, and final disposition of the proposed products or services. The analysis will include information from the proposal and other costs that will be incurred by the Division if the proposal is accepted. The lowest proposal is not necessarily the best proposal;305.02G Whether the vendor is based in Nebraska; and305.02H Such other factors as the Division may determine to be appropriate for the particular contract.370 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 300, § 305