In accordance with Education Code 44.031(b) and EDGAR 2 C.F.R. Part 200, in evaluating qualified proposals for contract award, ESC Region 11 will use the Best Value method and shall consider the following criteria: 

(1) the purchase price;
(2) the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services;
(3) the quality of the vendor's goods or services;
(4) the extent to which the goods or services meet the needs;
(5) the vendor's past relationship with ESC Region 11;
(6) the impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating historically underutilized businesses;
(7) the total long-term cost to acquire vendor' s goods or services; and
(8) any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals.