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16.2 In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidders, whether or not the <br />bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices and other data, as may <br />be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award. <br />16.3 Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other <br />persons and organizations proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of <br />Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other person and organizations must be submitted as provided in the <br />Supplementary Conditions. Owner also may consider the operating costs, maintenance <br />requirements, performance data and guarantees of major items of materials and equipment proposed <br />for incorporation in the Work when such data is required to be submitted prior to the Notice of <br />Award. <br />16.4 Owner may conduct such investigation as Owner deems necessary to assist in the evaluation <br />of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of Bidders, <br />proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the <br />Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed time. <br />16.5 If the contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest Bidder whose evaluation by <br />Owner indicates to Owner that the award will be in the best interest of the Project. <br />16.6 If the contract is to be awarded, Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award <br />within sixty days after the day of the Bid opening. <br />17. Contract Securitv. <br />Paragraph 5.1 of the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions set forth Owner's <br />requirements as to performance and payment Bonds. When the Successful Bidder delivers the <br />executed Agreement to Owner, it must be accompanied by the required performance any payment <br />Bonds. <br />18. SigningLof Agreement. <br />When Owner gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by the <br />required number of unsigned counterparts of the Agreement with all other written Contract <br />Documents attached. Within fifteen days thereafter Contractor shall sign and deliver the required <br />number of counterparts of the Agreement and attached documents to Owner with the required Bonds. <br />Within ten days thereafter Owner shall deliver one fully signed counterpart to Contractor. <br />19. Prebid Conference. <br />No prebid conference will be held. <br />7 <br />