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B-185872 1 (1976-03-24)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadddp0001 and id is 1 raw text is: THE COMPTROLLER GENEFAL Or- THE UNITED STATEB WASHINGTON. D.C. 20548 FILE: B-185872 DATE: March 24, 1976 MATTER OF: Arthur Painting Company DIGEST: Where contracting officer suspects possible mistake in low bid and fails to adequately fulfill verification duty, and where bidder does not unequivocally verify bid price, there is not an adequate basis to support award and -contract may be rescinded. Invitation for bids No. DACA01-75-B-0112 was issued by the Mobile District of the Corps of Engineers for maintenance and- repair work at various United States Army Reserve Centers in the state of Florida. The three bid prices received and the Government price estimate for the work are as follows: Arthur Painting Company (Arthur) $16,433 Fulford Construction Company, Inc. 17,497 Conrad Weihnacht Construction, Inc. 39,700 Government Estimate 34,406 Because of the great disparity between the low bid and the Government estimate, the low bidder was contacted on June 27, 1975, and requested to verify its bid. The individual who had the authority to make such a verification was not available at that time, but it was promised that he would be contacted and advised of -the request. On June 30 the low bidder was again contacted and reminded of the request for verification of the bid price. At this time the low bidder's representative stated that he thought the bid price was correct and would confirm in writing. Award (contract No. DACA01-75-C-0142) was made the same day since the funds would be lost if not obligated by June 30. - 1-

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