- (a) demonstrated understanding of the objective of the project;
- (b) demonstrated ability to perform the required services, including sales force and production staff capabilities;
- (c) evaluation of the oral presentation;
- (d) evaluation of the bidder's client list, including samples of work;
- (e) cost effectiveness;
- (f) site inspection of the bidder's facilities should the Department elect to conduct such inspection;
- (g) most favorable financial advantage for the State;
- (h) best representation of the State of New York and its services; and
- (i) greatest utility to the traveller.
The contract for publication shall be awarded after consideration of factors which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: