B-188471: Aug 8, 1977

BIDDER WHO LISTED SUBCONTRACTOR WHICH WILL INSTALL. NOT SUB SUBCONTRACTOR WHICH WILL MANUFACTURE. COMPLIES WITH SPIRIT AND PURPOSE OF IFB LISTING REQUIREMENT SINCE SUBCONTRACTOR LISTED WILL PERFORM SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF WORK. 2. AGENCY AS MATTER OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SHOULD INSURE THAT CRITERIA ARE MET WHETHER BY PRIME OR FIRST OR LOWER TIER SUBCONTRACTOR. 3. PROPERLY LIST WHOLLY OWNED SUBSI...

B-188471: Aug 8, 1977

The protester objected to the award of a construction contract on the basis that the low bidder's proposal should have been rejected because it contained irregularities. The awardee's bid complied with the spirit and purpose of the solicitation in listing subcontractors. It is the agency's responsibility to determine the responsibility of subcontractors. The prime contractor may list a wholly owne...