- A. A responsible bidder is a company or person who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and which has the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance.
- B. Capability, as used in this rule, means capability at the time of award of the contract, unless otherwise specified in the invitation for bids.
- C. Factors to be considered in determining whether the standard of responsibility has been met include, but are not limited to, whether a prospective contractor has the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources and expertise, or the ability to obtain them, necessary to indicate capability of meeting all contractual requirements.
- D. The prospective contractor shall supply information requested concerning the responsibility of such contractor.
- E. If such contractor fails to supply the requested information, the DOTD procurement director shall base the determination of responsibility upon any available information or may find the prospective contractor non-responsive.
- F. Before awarding a contract, the procurement officer must be satisfied that the prospective contractor is responsible.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1551-1736 and 48:204-210.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Purchasing, LR 8:148 (March 1982), amended LR 29:617 (April 2003).