Section 17a-218-22 - Rejection of bids(a) In inviting bids, the commissioner shall reserve the right to reject any or all such general bids, if:(1) the commissioner determines that the general bidder or bidders involved are not competent to perform the work as specified, based on objective criteria established for making such determinations, including past performance and financial responsibility;(2) the low bid price exceeds the amount of money available for the project;(3) the commissioner determined that the project shall not go forward; or(4) the commissioner finds cause to reject such bids.(b) If the commissioner rejects any or all bids pursuant to this section, it shall notify each affected bidder, in writing, of the reasons of such rejection.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-218-22