https://www.gao.gov/products/161492

B-280974: Dec 14, 1998

A firm protested the Federal Highway Administration's (FHwA) rejection of its bid for roadway reconstruction, contending that: (1) its bid did not take exception to the contract requirements and thus was responsive; and (2) FHwA's determination constituted a negative responsibility determination that had to be approved by the Small Business Administration. GAO held that the protester's bid was non...

https://www.gao.gov/products/475379

B-280974: Dec 14, 1998

DIGEST Bid on road repair project on the Blue Ridge Parkway is nonresponsive. The bid schedule included 42 line items covering all of the work required under the contract and stated the estimated quantities of such work where other than lump-sum prices were required. The IFB supplemented and amended the requirements to state that seed was to be applied during the growing season of "April 1 to Sept...