The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids if the best interests of the University will be served. Errors, alterations, or corrections on both the original and copy of the bid proposal must be initialed by the person signing the bid proposal or the authorized designee. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid for the applicable item or items. Bid is received after the time and date specified for opening. Bid did not include descriptive or technical literature, specifications or samples if required in the bid proposal.
Bidder fails to furnish bid surety if required in the bid proposal.
Bids were received from vendors removed or suspended from the Bidders List. Other determinations which, in the judgment of the Director of Purchasing, render the bid as non-responsive. After completion of the evaluation process, recommendations for the award of equipment, supplies, and materials are reviewed with the requisitioner before an award is made. Receipt of a Purchase Order Shipment of goods should not be made until receipt of the official University purchase order that gives shipping and billing instructions. Substitution of items specified in a purchase order are not permitted without the expressed written permission of the Purchasing Department.