7. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OBS will evaluate proposals to determine the most advantageous to OBS. The evaluation will predominantly include a consideration of the price and reliability of the services, as well as other criteria such as: the ability of the Bidder to perform and complete the Project in the manner and within the time specified; the Bidder’s past performance (if any); and the Bidder’s financial and technical capability, as well as logistical efficiency. PRICE QUERIES At any point in time during the tender process (up until the signing of the Contract), OBS reserves the right to query or request a variation in any price or pricing element included in any submission. FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE Upon award of the Contract, the Successful Bidder guarantees that the prices included in its submission will remain fixed for the duration of the Contract and are all-inclusive. Any increase in the cost of the services to the Successful Bidder will be borne by the Successful Bidder.