B-174401:
Feb 7, 1972
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH BIDDER TO SEE THAT ITS BID IS TIMELY RECEIVED. IT IS MORE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO PRESERVE THE RULES OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING THAN TO OBTAIN A PECUNIARY ADVANTAGE BY ACCEPTING A LOW BID SUBMITTED IN VIOLATION OF THOSE RULES. PER DATA'S BID IS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN TENDERED AFTER THAT TIME AND AFTER OPENING AND READING OF BIDS HAD COMMENCED. THE PROCURING AGENCY'S R...