B-197437: Feb 18, 1981

A company claimed a mistake in its bid which resulted in the award of a contract by the Bureau of Reclamation. After bid opening, the claimant called the Bureau and indicated that its prime supplier made a mistake in its price. The claimant then submitted a letter which stated that its bid was based on the wrong price and requested that the bid be corrected. The contracting officer considered the...

B-197437: Mar 3, 1981

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: ENCLOSED FOR YOUR INFORMATION IS A COPY OF A RECENT DECISION REGARDING A CLAIM SUBMITTED BY B & A ELECTRIC COMPANY. PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY MAY PERMIT A BIDDER TO WITHDRAW ITS BID IF A MISTAKE IS ALLEGED PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD ONLY IF THE BIDDER PROVIDES "CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE" THAT A MISTAKE WAS MADE. A CONTRACTING OFFICER IS WITHOUT AUTHORITY TO PERMIT...