AgdaPkt 2015-10-12 Closed and Joint SA and PFA

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6.1.B. - Page 28 7.12 If a manufacturer or supplier chooses not to produce or supply goods and services to meet the scope of this RFP, such action will be considered sufficient cause to reduce evaluation points. 7.13 Consideration will be given in the award based on the completion and degree of information provided regarding available products, equipment, and accessories, as well as, applicable parts of the Proposer Information and Questionnaire. 7.14 The fact a manufacturer or supplier chooses not to produce or provide equipment products or services to meet the intent and scope of this RFP will not be considered sufficient cause to adjudge this RFP as restrictive. 7.15 The Proposer is required to have extensive knowledge and at least three(3)years experience with the related activities surrounding the selling of the equipment, service or related products offered. 7.16 NJPA reserves the right to accept or reject newly formed companies solely based on information provided in the proposal and/or its own investigation of the company. 7.17 Consideration will be given in the proposal evaluation based upon the selection, variety, technological advances, and demonstrated quality of products submitted, technological advances, and pricing. The ability of the Proposer to communicate the value of these factors and to demonstrate how the depth and breadth of their product and service offerings provide NJPA and NJPA Members with a sole source of responsibility within the scope of this RFP will be positively reviewed. 7.18 Consideration will also be given to proposals demonstrating technological advances, provide increased efficiencies, expanded service and other related improvements beyond today's NJPA member's needs and applicable standards. 7.19 Strong consideration will be given to a Proposer's past performance, distribution model, and the demonstration their ability to effectively market and service NJPA Membership nationally. 7.20 Strong consideration will be given to the best price as it relates to the quality of the product and service. However,price is ultimately one of the factors taken into consideration in evaluation and award. 7.21 Evaluation of a Proposer's Responses will take into consideration as a minimum response but not necessarily limited to the following: 1. Adherence to all requirements of this RFP as defined by industry standards. 2. Prior knowledge of and experience with a Proposer in terms of past performance and market place success. 3. Capability of meeting or exceeding current and future needs or requirements of NJPA and NJPA Members. 4. Evaluation of Proposer's ability to market to and provide service to all NJPA Members nationally. 5. Financial condition of the Proposer. 6. Nature and extent of company data furnished in Proposer's Response. 7. Quality of products, equipment, and services offered including value added related services. 8. History of member service to NJPA type customers. 9. Overall ability to perform sales, solutions and contract support as submitted. 10. Ability to meet service and warranty needs. 11. History of meeting shipping and delivery expectations of contracted products/services. 12. Technology advancements and related provisions. 13. Ability to market and promote the Contract within current business practices. 14. Willingness to develop and enter into NJPA Contract and business relations. 15. Favorable bond rating and applicable industry standard licensing ability. 25 of 47