B-215704: Feb 4, 1985

A firm protested the award of a contract to another firm under an invitation for bids issued by the Army for repair of lawnmowers and ground-related equipment. The protester submitted the low bid and verified it in writing when questioned. However, the Army found the bid nonresponsive based on information supplied by a company indicating that the protester would not be able to meet the certificati...

B-215704: Feb 4, 1985

THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BIDDER BE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OF A PARTICULAR COMPANY IS A DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERION. PROVOST ARGUES THAT ITS LOW BID SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIVE BECAUSE IT DID NOT MEET A SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT THAT THE CONTRACTOR BE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER FOR BOTH BRIGGS AND STRATTON AND TECUMSEH EQUIPMENT. PROVOST ALREADY WAS AN AUTHORIZED BRIGGS AND...