Sec. 28-27(1). Findings of nonresponsibility. If a bidder, offeror or respondent who otherwise would have been awarded a contract is found nonresponsible, a written finding of nonresponsibility, setting forth the basis of the finding, shall be prepared by the contract officer. The unreasonable failure of a bidder, offeror or respondent to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry with respect to responsibility may be grounds for a finding of nonresponsibility with respect to such bidder or offeror. The written finding shall be made part of the contract file and be made a public record.
Sec. 28-27(2). Right of nondisclosure. Confidential information furnished by a bidder, offeror or respondent in response to an inquiry of responsibility pursuant to this section shall not be disclosed by the city outside of the department, using agency, or individuals involved in the evaluation process without prior written consent by the bidder, offeror or respondent. Confidential information shall be identified and managed in accordance with section 28-5.
Sec. 28-27(3). Factors. Factors to be considered in determining if a prospective contractor is responsible include:
(a) The proposed contractor's financial, physical, personnel or other resources, including subcontracts;
(b) The proposed contractor's record of performance and integrity;
(c) Whether the proposed contractor is qualified legally to contract with the city; and
(d) Whether the proposed contractor supplied all necessary information concerning its responsibility.
Sec. 28-27(4). Responsibility criteria. The contract officer may establish specific responsibility criteria for a particular procurement. Any specific responsibility criteria shall be set forth in the solicitation.
(Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)