https://www.gao.gov/products/443229

B-184831: Oct 31, 1975

IS SIGNED BY CORPORATE AGENT WHOSE AUTHORITY TO SIGN BOND ON BEHALF OF CORPORATION IS QUESTIONED. AGENTS - OF PRIVATE PARTIES - AUTHORITY CONTRACTS - BID BOND EVIDENCE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AUTHORITY OF PARTICULAR PERSON TO BIND CORPORATION IS FOR DETERMINATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER. RECORD PROVIDES NO BASIS FOR CONCLUDING THAT CONTRACTING OFFICER INCORRECTLY DETERMINED THAT AGENT WAS AUTHORIZED...

https://www.gao.gov/products/097588

B-184831: Oct 31, 1975

The protester objected to the award of a contract, alleging that the bid bond submitted by the low bidder was deficient. The bid bond, submitted with a properly executed bid, was signed by a corporate agent whose authority to sign the bond on behalf of the corporation was questioned. The bid was properly considered for award since the surety's obligation to the government would not be affected by...