A. The bidder does not meet the mandatory bidder responsibility criteria in RCW 39.04.350(1) as it is now or as amended; or

B. Evidence of collusion exists with any other bidder or potential bidder. Participants in collusion will be restricted from submitting further bids; or

C. The bidder, in the opinion of the city, is not qualified for the work or to the full extent of the bid, or to the extent that the bid exceeds the authorized prequalification amount as may have been determined by a requalification of the bidder; or

D. An unsatisfactory performance record exists based on past or current contracting work for the city or for others, as judged from the standpoint of conduct of the work; workmanship; or progress; affirmative action; equal employment opportunity practices; termination for cause; of disadvantaged business enterprise, minority business enterprise, or woman’s business enterprise utilization; or

E. An unsatisfactory safety record exists based on past or current contracting work; or

F. There is uncompleted work, with the city or others, which in the opinion of the city might hinder or prevent the prompt completion of the work bid upon; or

G. The bidder failed to settle bills for labor or materials on past or current contracts, unless there are extenuating circumstances acceptable to the city; or

H. The bidder has failed to complete a written public contract or has been convicted of a crime arising from a previous public contract, unless there are extenuating circumstances acceptable to the city; or

I. The bidder is unable, financially or otherwise, to perform the work, in the opinion of the city; or

J. A bidder is not authorized to do business in the state of Washington; or

K. More than one proposal is submitted for the same project by a bidder under the same or different names; or

L. Any other reasons deemed proper by the city. (Ord. 6765 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 6545 § 1, 2014; Ord. 4924 § 2, 1997; Ord. 4581 § 2, 1992. Formerly 3.12.022.)