Common use of Determination of nonresponsibility Clause in Contracts

Determination of nonresponsibility. A. Following public opening and announcement of bids received on an invitation to bid, the Institution shall evaluate the bids in accordance with element 4 of the definition of "Competitive sealed bidding" in § 4 of these rules. At the same time, the Institution shall determine whether the apparent low bidder is responsible. If the Institution so determines, then it may proceed with an award in accordance with element 5 of the definition of "competitive sealed bidding" in § 4 of these rules. If the Institution determines that the apparent low bidder is not responsible, it shall proceed as follows:

Determination of nonresponsibility. A. Following public opening and announcement of bids received on an invitation Invitation to bidBid, the Institution shall evaluate the bids in accordance with element 4 of the definition of "Competitive sealed bidding" in § 4 of these rulesRules. At the same time, the Institution shall determine whether the apparent low bidder is responsible. If the Institution so determines, then it may proceed with an award in accordance with element 5 of the definition of "competitive Competitive sealed bidding" in § 4 of these rules4. If the Institution determines that the apparent low bidder is not responsible, it shall proceed as follows: