(A) Purchases or leases may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
(B) In addition to price, in determining lowest responsible bidder the township shall consider:
(1) The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the goods or services required;
(2) Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interferences;
(3) The quality of the bidder's performance in previous purchases or leases for goods or services;
(4) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the goods or services that are the subject of the purchase or lease;
(5) The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the goods or services that are the subject of the purchase or lease;
(6) The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required;
(7) The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the goods or services that are the subject of the purchase or lease;
(8) The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid by the bidder;
(C) In determining and awarding any purchase, lease or service, the Board may consider the bona fide business location of the bidder. The Board may elect to give a preference to a business located within the township in its determination of the lowest responsible bidder.
(Ord. passed 3-18-2002; Am. Ord. 163, passed 2-19-2008; Am. Ord. 10-189, passed 11-9-2010)