https://www.gao.gov/products/141715

B-238689: Jun 29, 1990

A firm protested a Federal Highway Administration (FHwA) contract award for a roadside inspection procedures study, contending that FHwA: (1) failed to conduct meaningful discussions; (2) improperly reevaluated and rescored proposals after submission of final offers; and (3) improperly evaluated cost and technical proposals and made award to a higher bidder. GAO held that FHwA: (1) conducted appro...

https://www.gao.gov/products/437429

B-238689: Jun 29, 1990

Higher technically-rated offeror is denied where the solicitation evaluation scheme gave greater weight to technical merit than to cost. Relative cost was also to be considered in the ultimate award decision. Award was to be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer would be most advantageous to the government. The RFP provided that award to other than the lowest offer was authorized...