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Protest of D.C. Government Bid Rejection and Contract Award

B-204524.5: May 7, 1982

A firm protested the rejection of its bid and the subsequent award of a contract under an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the District of Columbia (D.C.) Government. The procurement was for the supply of all petroleum products required by the city for 1 year, with renewal options for 4 additional years. The firm initially protested the D.C. Government's determination that it was nonresponsible...

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B-204524.5, MAY 7, 1982

B-204524.5: May 7, 1982

A PROCURING AGENCY IS NOT REQUIRED TO DELAY AWARD INDEFINITELY WHILE A BIDDER ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE CAUSES FOR THE FIRM BEING FOUND NONRESPONSIBLE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHICH BID ULTIMATELY WILL RESULT IN THE LOWEST COST TO THE GOVERNMENT. 4. A BID IS RESPONSIVE WHERE IT COMPLIES WITH AN INVITATION'S MATERIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE PROCUREMENT WAS FOR THE SUPPLY OF ALL PETROLEUM PRODUCT...

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