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B-186797 1 (1976-07-23)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadcvv0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 01A*ER THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL O.ECISION OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON. O.C. 20548 FILE: B-186797 DATE: July 23, 1976 MATTER OF: Veterans Administration Request for Decision Concerning a Mistake in Bid Alleged by L.E.B. Inc. DIGEST: Where disparity of approximately 25 percent between low bid and next low bid does not put contracting officer on constructive notice of mistake in bid due to reasonable progression of all bids, and alleged mistake in bid after award is due to negligent read- ing of specifications by low bidder, bidder must bear consequences of own neglect. The instant case involves a mistake in bid alleged after award of a contract. The Veterans Administration Hospital at Perry Point, Maryland, issued an invitation for bids (IFB), dated December 8, 1975, for performance of work described as: LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT to demolish buildings, install planting materials and install exterior floor access door, located at Veterans Administration Hospital, Perry Point, MD. The IFB listed eight items which comprised the entire demolition project. The Government estimate for the project was $400,000 to $600,000; there were no item-by-item estimates. After the last of the eight items had been listed, the following Note appeared: It is contemplated that items one thru four will be awarded on an aggregate basis, however, the Government reserves the right to award on an item by item basis when any monetary savings can be achieved. Award on Items 1 through 8 will be made within the funding allocated. If bids received exceed funds available, bid items to be accomplished will be selected by the Hospital Director. - 1

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