Berks County IU 14, PA -

Vendor Information

The Berks County Intermediate Unit strives to do business with lowest responsible vendors for materials and services. Criteria used to define a responsible vendor include:

• Ability to provide materials or services in a timely manner

• Quality of materials supplied

• Character, integrity, and reputation of the bidder

• Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances relating to an existing contract or bid

• Number and scope of conditions attached to a bid or contract

Please note: Default on the payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due and default, breach, or repudiation on past contracts which reflect a course of performance deemed deleterious to the Berks County Intermediate Unit will result in the automatic removal of a vendor.

Joint Purchasing Bids

The Berks County Joint Purchasing Board charges no fees to vendors to participate in its bids.

Bids generally are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Criteria used to define a responsible bidder include:

• Ability to provide materials or services in a timely manner

• Quality of materials supplied

• Character, integrity, and reputation of the bidder

• Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances relating to an existing contract or bid

• Number and scope of conditions attached to a bid or contract

Please note: Default on the payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due, and default, breach, or repudiation on past contracts which reflect a course of performance deemed deleterious to the Berks County Joint Purchasing Board will result in the automatic disqualification of a bidder.