conditions or attempts at complete substitutions of the Sample Contract are not acceptable to the Agency and will result in disqualification of the Offeror’s proposal. Offerors must provide a discussion of the purpose and impact, if any, of each proposed change followed by the specific proposed alternate wording. Offeror’s Terms and Conditions Offerors must submit with the proposal a complete set of any additional and conditions they expect to have included in a contract negotiated with the Agency. Contract Deviations Any additional and conditions, which may be the subject of negotiation, will be discussed only between the Agency and the Offeror selected and shall not be deemed an opportunity to amend the Offeror’s proposal. Offeror Qualifications The Evaluation Committee may make such investigations as necessary to determine the ability of the potential Offeror to adhere to the requirements specified within this RFP. The Evaluation Committee will reject the proposal of any potential Offeror who is not a Responsible Offeror or fails to submit a responsive offer as defined in Sections 13-1-83 and 13-1-85 NMSA 1978. to Waive Minor Irregularities The Evaluation Committee reserves the right to waive minor irregularities. The Evaluation Committee also reserves the right to waive mandatory requirements provided that all of the otherwise responsive proposals failed to meet the same mandatory requirements and the failure to do so does not otherwise materially affect the procurement. This right is at the sole discretion of the Evaluation Committee. Change in Contractor Representatives The Agency reserves the right to require a change in contractor representatives if the assigned representative(s) is(are) not, in the opinion of the Agency, adequately meeting the needs of the Agency. Notice of Penalties The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 through 13-1-199 NMSA 1978, imposes civil, misdemeanor and felony criminal penalties for its violation. In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.
Cost The total proposed cost for performing the audit must be itemized for each of the three (3) possible contract years, using the criteria below (See Attachment B). The Offeror propose, by designated category, an hourly composite rate and estimate of hours to complete each category, including all out-of-pocket, audit related expenses, such as travel, per diem and applicable overhead. The formula that will be utilized for the calculation of points for this item will be: The lowest cost proposal (from all proposals received) divided by the cost of the Offeror’s proposal submitted; the quotient derived from this calculation is then multiplied by 100 (maximum total points given) and produces the final point total. Lowest Proposal Cost ----------------------------- X 100 = Awarded Points Offeror’s Total Cost Letter of Transmittal Pass/Fail only. No points assigned. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form Pass/Fail only. No points assigned. Employee Health Coverage Form Pass/Fail only. No points assigned. Pay Equity Reporting Pass/Fail only. No points assigned. Preferential Points Resident Business or Resident Veterans Preference: To ensure adequate consideration and application of 13-1-21 NMSA (as amended), Offerors must include a copy of their preference certificate in this section. In addition, for Resident Veterans Certification, the attached certification Form (APPENDIX H) must accompany any Offer and any business wishing to receive the preference must complete and sign the form. EVALUATION PROCESS