Rejection of All Bids as Unreasonably High

The low bidder on a mowing services contract protested the rejection of all bids as unreasonably high and the subsequent resolicitation of the requirement. Although resolicitation after exposure and rejection of all bids tend to discourage competition, such action is permissible where there is a compelling reason to do so. Possible noncompliance with the terms of lower priced contracts for similar work was not for resolution under GAO bid protest procedures. Protests against the solicitation requirements were filed after bid opening and were therefore untimely.