N.J. Admin. Code § 16:72-2.19

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 16:72-2.19 - Bid errors

(a) While bidders normally shall be expected to be bound by their bids, circumstances exist where correction or withdrawal of bids is permitted.

1. A bidder shall not be permitted to correct a bid mistake after bid opening that would cause the bidder to have the low bid, unless the mistake is clearly evident from examining the bid document, for example, clerical errors in extensions.

2. In lieu of bid correction, NJ TRANSIT may permit a low bidder alleging a material mistake of fact to withdraw its bid when there is reasonable proof that a mistake was made and the intended bid cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty. Such bidder shall not be permitted to withdraw its bid for mistakes or errors in judgment.

3. Correction of bid mistakes after bid award shall be subject to the same proof as corrections before award and after bid opening, with the further requirement that no correction shall be permitted that would cause the contract price to exceed the next low bid.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:72-2.19

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1209(b), effective 7/15/2019