VERIFICATION OF PAST VENDOR PERFORMANCE Sample Clauses

VERIFICATION OF PAST VENDOR PERFORMANCE. DSHS reserves the right to conduct studies and other investigations as necessary to evaluate any Application. By submitting an Application, the Applicant generally releases from liability and waives all claims against any party providing information about the Applicant at the request of DSHS. Applicants may be rejected as a result of unsatisfactory past performance under any contract(s) as reflected in vendor performance reports, reference checks, or other sources. An Applicant’s past performance may be considered in the initial screening process and prior to making an award determination. Reasons for which an Applicant may be denied a contract include, but are not limited to: a. Applicant has an unfavorable report or grade on the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS). VPTS may be accessed at: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/purchasing/programs/vendor-performance-tracking/ OR, b. Applicant is currently under a corrective action plan through DSHS, OR, c. Applicant has had repeated, negative vendor performance reports for the same reason, OR, d. Applicant has a record of repeated non-responsiveness to vendor performance issues, OR, e. Applicant has contracts or purchase orders that have been cancelled in the previous 12 months for non-performance or sub-standard performance. In addition, DSHS may examine other sources of vendor performance which may include information provided by any governmental entity, whether an agency or political subdivision of the State of Texas, another state, or the Federal government. The performance information may include, but is not limited to: • Notices of termination, • Cure notices, • Assessments of liquidated damages, • Litigation, • Audit reports, and • Non-renewals of contracts. Further, DSHS, at its sole discretion, may initiate investigations or examinations of vendor performance based upon media reports. Any negative findings, as determined by DSHS in its sole discretion, may result in DSHS’s removing the Applicant from further consideration for award.

VERIFICATION OF PAST VENDOR PERFORMANCE. DSHS reserves the right to conduct studies and other investigations as necessary to evaluate any Application. By submitting an Application, the Applicant generally releases from liability and waives all claims against any party providing information about the Applicant at the request of DSHS. Applicants may be rejected as a result of unsatisfactory past performance under any contract(s) as reflected in vendor performance reports, reference checks, or other sources. An Applicant’s past performance may be considered in the initial screening process and prior to making an award determination. Reasons for which an Applicant may be denied a contract include, but are not limited to:

VERIFICATION OF PAST VENDOR PERFORMANCE. By submitting a Response, the Bidder generally releases from liability and waives all claims against any party providing information about the Bidder at the request of HHSC. Bidders may be rejected as a result of unsatisfactory past performance under any contract(s) as reflected in vendor performance reports, reference checks, or other sources. The Bidder’s past performance may be considered in the evaluation process and prior to making an award determination. Reasons for which a Bidder may be denied a contract include, but are not limited to: a) Bidder has unfavorable reports or grade less than a “C” on the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS). VPTS may be accessed at: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/purchasing/programs/vendor-performance-tracking/, OR, b) Bidder is currently under a corrective action plan through HHSC, OR, c) Bidder has had repeated, negative vendor performance reports for the same reason, OR,