B-188392: Apr 19, 1977

CONTRACTOR WHOSE BID FOR TWO ITEMS OF AN IFB TO SUPPLY SODIUM CHLORIDE WAS 15 PERCENT LESS THAN THE ONLY OTHER BID ON EACH ITEM AND WAS 14 AND 18 PERCENT LESS THAN THE PREVIOUS AWARD ON THE TWO ITEMS MAY NOT HAVE CONTRACT RESCINDED BECAUSE ALLEGED MISTAKE OF CONTRACTOR WAS NOT SO APPARENT AS TO CHARGE CONTRACTING OFFICER WITH CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE OF POSSIBLE MISTAKE. MORTON'S BID FOR 100 OF THE ITE...

B-188392: Apr 19, 1977

Company claimed a mistake in its bid on successful contract to supply salt. On two items, the bid was 15 percent less than the only other bid and an average 16 percent less than previous similar award. The contract was valid and binding, and may not be rescinded because alleged mistake was not so apparent as to charge contracting officer with constructive notice of possible mistake...