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SECTION 4<br />

Evaluation Criteria<br />

4.0 Criteria for Award<br />

The award <strong>of</strong> an Office Supplies agreement will be based upon a comprehensive review,<br />

analysis and negotiation <strong>of</strong> the proposal, which best meets the needs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. The<br />

contract award will be based on a points-earned matrix derived from a technical and financial<br />

evaluation.<br />

The award shall be made to the most responsive bidder <strong>of</strong>fering the best value and with the<br />

highest total matrix scores as determined by the <strong>University</strong>. All vendors submitting proposals<br />

concur with this method <strong>of</strong> award and will not, under any circumstances or in any manner,<br />

dispute any award made using this method.<br />

All proposals will be evaluated by a committee, which will use the specific evaluation criteria<br />

listed below. The importance given to each element is represented proportionately by the<br />

respective weight assignments. Proposals will be evaluated as to the vendor’s response to the<br />

following criteria:<br />

Criteria<br />

Maximum Points Available<br />

Pricing Package 40<br />

Core list pricing<br />

Percentage discount <strong>of</strong> non-core<br />

items<br />

Rebates/bonuses/incentives<br />

Quantity/volume discounts<br />

Total Cost<br />

Experience 15<br />

Demonstrated experience with<br />

similar size account<br />

Technology 20<br />

Ease <strong>of</strong> ordering<br />

Adherence to technological<br />

requirements for website<br />

E-invoicing ability<br />

Reconciliation reporting on missed<br />

PO’s<br />

Account Support Plan 25<br />

Reporting capability<br />

Customer service<br />

Vendor performance<br />

Reporting<br />

Quality plan<br />

Fill rate<br />

Customer service<br />

Total Maximum Points Available 100<br />

SECTION 5<br />

UCHC Unique Terms and Conditions Requirements<br />

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