Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 81. State Administrative Departments § 81-1108.55. Competitive bids; award to lowest responsible bidder; elements considered; procurement reports

(1) The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract required;

(2) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;

(3) Whether the bidder can perform the contract within the time specified;

(4) The quality of performance of previous contracts;

(5) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws relating to the contract;

(6) The life-cost of the property in relation to the purchase price and specific use of the item;

(7) The performance of the property, taking into consideration any commonly accepted tests and standards of product usability and user requirements;

(8) Energy efficiency ratio as stated by the bidder for alternative choices of appliances or equipment;

(9) The information furnished by each bidder, when deemed applicable by the State Building Administrator, concerning life-cycle costs between alternatives for all classes of equipment, evidence of expected life, repair and maintenance costs, and energy consumption on a per-year basis; and

(10) Such other information as may be secured having a bearing on the decision to award the contract.