Public WorksQuestion 1605 of 1605
A public agency may reject all bids on a public works project when:
a.It has reserved the right to do so and there is a valid reason, such as all bids exceeding the budget or being nonresponsive
b.The apprentices object to the schedule
c.Only the lowest bidder consents
d.It is never permitted to reject all bids once solicited
Explanation
Public agencies commonly reserve, and may exercise, the right to reject all bids for good cause — for example, when every bid exceeds the available budget, the bids are nonresponsive, or rebidding would serve the public interest. This flexibility protects the public entity and taxpayer funds.
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