Bidding Process
As a cooperative joint venture, bids are solicited by a designated lead agency acting on behalf of participating V.A.L.U.E. members for the
purchase of their respective requirements.

Rejection of Bids
V.A.L.U.E. and the lead agency reserve the right to reject any and all bids where deemed appropriate.

Determination of Award
V.A.L.U.E. will be solely responsible for final determination in making recommendations to each agency as to the successful and
responsible bidder.

Award of Contract
Each agency is responsible, in accordance with their individual procedures, to award a contract to the successful bidder and shall
also be responsible for expediting its own purchase orders, receiving and inspecting goods, verifying invoices and making payments.

Funding
All purchases are contingent upon funds being appropriated by the proper officials of each particular agency.