PART 2014 - SEALED BIDDING

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201; 42 U.S.C. 5841; 41 U.S.C. 418(b).

Source: 64 FR 49332, Sept. 10, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

      Subpart 2014.2 - Solicitation of Bids

           2014.201 Preparation of invitation for bids.

           2014.201-670 Solicitation provisions.

      Subpart 2014.4 - Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

           2014.407 Mistakes in bids.

           2014.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.

           2014.407-4 Mistakes after award.

Subpart 2014.2 - Solicitation of Bids

2014.201 Preparation of invitation for bids.

2014.201-670 Solicitation provisions.

(a) The contracting officer may insert the provision at 2052.214-70, Prebid Conference, in Invitations for Bids (IFB) where there will be a prebid conference. This provision may be altered by the contracting officer to fit the circumstances of the procurement.

(b) The contracting officer may insert the provision at 2052.214-71, Bidder Qualifications and Past Experience in IFBs on an optional basis to fit the circumstances of the requirement;

(c) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 2052.214-72 Bid Evaluation in all IFBs. Paragraph (f) of this provision is optional.

(d) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 2052.214-73 Timely Receipt of Bids in all IFBs.

(e) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 2052.214-74 Disposition of Bids in all IFBs.

Subpart 2014.4 - Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

2014.407 Mistakes in bids.

2014.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.

The Director, Division of Contracts and Property Management, is delegated the authority to make the determinations concerning mistakes in bids, including those with obvious clerical errors, discovered prior to award. These determinations will be concurred in by legal counsel prior to notification of the bidder.

2014.407-4 Mistakes after award.

The cognizant contracting officer is delegated the authority to make determinations concerning mistakes disclosed after award in accordance with FAR 14.407-4. These determinations will be concurred in by legal counsel prior to notification of the contractor.