§ 63G-6a-606. Evaluation of bids -- Award -- Cancellation.

(1) A procurement unit that conducts a procurement using a bidding process shall evaluate bids: (a) using the objective criteria described in the invitation for bids; and (b) to achieve the greatest long-term value to the state and the procurement unit. (2) Criteria not described in the invitation for bids may not be used to evaluate a bid. (3) After evaluating bids, the procurement unit shall: (a) (i) award a contract as soon as practicable to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid; and (ii) publish the name and bid amount of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded; or (b) (i) cancel the invitation for bids without awarding a contract; and (ii) publish a notice of the cancellation that includes an explanation of the reasons for cancelling the invitation for bids.