https://www.gao.gov/products/138854

B-234367: Jun 8, 1989

A firm protested an Army contract award for refuse collection and disposal, contending that the Army improperly evaluated bids. GAO held that the: (1) Army did not evaluate bids on a common basis, since the solicitation required only those firms offering on-post disposal to price unrelated work; (2) award did not result in the lowest cost to the government; (3) Army reasonably considered the prote...

https://www.gao.gov/products/420953

B-234367: Jun 8, 1989

Protest presents a significant issue justifying consideration on the merits even if it is untimely filed where. It is clear that the issues raised involve improper agency action inconsistent with statute and regulation. Protest is sustained where solicitation for refuse collection and disposal allows either on-post disposal or off-post disposal. Even though work is unrelated to collection and disp...