Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-206 - Cancellation of solicitations; rejection of bids or proposals(a)(1) A procurement officer shall reject a bid or proposal if the procurement officer determines that:(i) the bid is nonresponsive or the proposal is unacceptable; or(ii) the bidder or offeror is not responsible.(2) The procurement officer shall include a determination under this subsection in the procurement file.(b) If, with the approval of the Board, a unit determines that it is fiscally advantageous or otherwise in the best interests of the State, the unit may: (1) cancel an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation; or(2) reject all bids or proposals.(c) A procurement officer may determine that a person is not a responsible bidder or offeror for: (1) unreasonable failure to supply information promptly in connection with a determination of responsibility under subsection (a) of this section; or(2) any other reason indicating that the person does not have:(i) the capability in all respects to perform fully the requirements for a procurement contract; or(ii) the integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.