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B-190490 1 (1978-03-24)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadfvv0001 and id is 1 raw text is: D S THE COMPTROL.LF EMRAL. ECISION OFP THE UNITEI tITES WAUMINGTON. E. 2 0504a FILE: B-190490 DATE: March 24, 1978 MATTER OF: Wickham Contracting Co., Inc. DIGEST: 1. Where bidder submitted lump-sum bid for modernization of Federal building as solicited in IFB, but failed to provide unit prices for lighting fixtures as solicited in IFB amendment, waiver of such failure was appropriate, because unit prices were not used in evaluation of bids. 2. Allegations of protester concerning possible changes in quantum of lighting fixtures- after award to low bidder will not be considered by our office since allega- tions involve contract administration and are not for resolution under bid protest procedures. 3. Record shows agency's explanation of need for award prior to resolution of protest was adequate and complied with &pplicable procurement regulations. On September 2, 1977, the General Services Administra- tion (GSA), Public Buildings Service, issued invitations for bids on project No. INJ-74100 involving the modernization of the Federal Buildifng and U. S. Courthouse in Camden, New Jersey. Section 1605 of Ehe IFB specifications required the furnishing and installation of a complete electrical system for power, lighting, and other services for the building. The opening dace for bids was set at 1:30 p.m., on September ?0, 1977. GSA subsequently issued amendments Nos. 1, 2, and 3, modifying certain solicitation drawings and specifications as bell as extending the opening date for bids. On October 4, 1977, GSA issued Amendment 4. Paragraph 7 of this amendment provided as follows. Contractor shall quote a unit price for lighting fixtures in place add and delete (both four bulb and 2 bulb fixtures are included). The unit prices shall be included w.th the bid submission. - - 1-

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