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Multiple awards - 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 517

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     § 517.  Multiple awards.
        (a)  Conditions for use.--Contracts may be entered into on a
     multiple award basis when the head of the purchasing agency
     determines that one or more of the following criteria is
     applicable:
            (1)  It is administratively or economically impractical
        to develop or modify specifications for a myriad of related
        supplies because of rapid technological changes.
            (2)  The subjective nature in the use of certain supplies
        and the fact that recognizing this need creates a more
        efficient use of the item.
            (3)  It is administratively or economically impractical
        to develop or modify specifications because of the
        heterogeneous nature of the product lines.
            (4)  There is a need for compatibility with existing
        systems.
            (5)  The agency should select the contractor to furnish
        the supply, service or construction based upon best value or
        return on investment.
        (b)  Solicitation process.--Invitations to bid or requests
     for proposals shall be issued for the supplies, services or
     construction to be purchased.
        (c)  Public notice.--Public notice of the invitation for bids
     or request for proposals shall be given in the same manner as
     provided in section 512(c) (relating to competitive sealed
     bidding).
        (d)  Receipt of bids or proposals.--Bids shall be opened in
     the same manner as provided in section 512(d). Proposals shall
     be received in the same manner as provided in section 513(d)
     (relating to competitive sealed proposals).
        (e)  Award.--The invitation for bids or request for proposals
     shall describe the method for selection of the successful
     bidders or offerors. There are three options:
            (1)  Awards shall be made to the lowest responsible
        bidder or offeror for each designated manufacturer.
            (2)  Awards shall be made to the two or three lowest
        responsible bidders or offerors for each designated
        manufacturer.
            (3)  Awards shall be made to all responsible bidders or
        offerors.
        (f)  Selection.--A Commonwealth agency may select a
     contractor from the bidders or offerors awarded contracts under
     subsection (e) to furnish the supply, service or construction
     based upon best value or return on investment.
     (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)

        2002 Amendment.  Act 142 amended subsecs. (c) and (e) and
     added subsec. (f).
        Cross References.  Section 517 is referred to in sections
     511, 1902 of this title.

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