The County shall use reasonable diligence in awarding a contract or processing a purchase with the selected provider in a timely manner after the following determinations have been made:
A. Providers which did not meet the requirements or criteria of this policy;
B. Providers which did not meet the minimum requirements of a request for qualifications;
C. Proposals or bids which did not meet the specifications or requirements set forth in an invitation for bid or request for proposal;
D. Any bid which the County Commission does not consider a responsible bid; and
E. The provider, proposal or bid which best meets the County's long term needs and value, as determined by the County. (Ord. O-2016-7, 8-8-2016)