Common use of LOW TIE BIDS Clause in Contracts

LOW TIE BIDS. 21.1. Low tie Bids are low responsive bids from responsible Bidders that are identical in price, meeting all the requirements and criteria set forth in the Contract Documents. In the case of low tie Bids, the ACCO shall break the tie in the following order of priority: 21.1.1. Select a certified New York City minority owned, woman-owned or emerging business entity Bidder; 21.1.2. Select a New York City Bidder; 21.1.3. Select a certified New York State small, minority or woman-owned business Bidder; 21.1.4. Select a New York State Bidder; and