Arkansas Code Title 19. Public Finance § 19-11-1205. Evaluation of responses to solicitations

(1) Whether the qualified provider meets the objectives of the solicitation, including without limitation a reduction in the state agency's energy consumption or operating costs resulting from a guaranteed energy cost savings contract with the qualified provider;

(2) The qualifications and experience of the qualified provider;

(3) The technical approach to the energy cost savings measures;

(4) The financial aspects of the energy cost savings measures;

(5) The overall benefit to the state agency; and

(6) Any other relevant factors.

(1) Reject the response; or

(2) Award a contract to a qualified provider to conduct an energy audit to be used in developing the guaranteed energy cost savings contract.