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71 <br /> In <br /> In <br /> In I In I <br /> -k r - a . <br /> Ne <br /> In <br /> 41 <br /> ARTICLE 16 - MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID <br /> 16 . 01 A Bid may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in <br /> the <br /> manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted <br /> prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids . <br /> 16 . 02 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with <br /> OWNER and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of OWNER that <br /> there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid , that Bidder may <br /> withdraw its Bid , and the Bid security will be returned . Thereafter, if the Work is rebid , that Bidder <br /> will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work . <br /> ARTICLE 17 - OPENING OF BIDS <br /> In <br /> 17 . 01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to Bid <br /> and , unless obviously non- responsive , read aloud publicly . An abstract of the amounts of the <br /> base Bids and major alternates , if any , will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids . <br /> ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE <br /> 18 . 01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form , but <br /> OWNER may , in its sole discretion , release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of <br /> this period . <br /> ARTICLE 19 - AWARD OF CONTRACT <br /> 19 . 01 OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids , including without limitation , <br /> nonconforming , nonresponsive , unbalanced , or conditional Bids . OWNER further reserves the <br /> right to reject the Bid of any Bidder whom it finds , after reasonable inquiry and evaluation , to <br /> be <br /> non -responsible . OWNER also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price , <br /> time , or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder. The <br /> County will not reimburse any Bidder for bid preparation costs . Owner reserves the right to cancel <br /> the award of any Contract at any time before the execution of such Contract by all parties without <br /> any liability to the Owner. For and in consideration of the Owner considering Bids submitted , the <br /> Bidder, by submitting its Bid , expressly waives any claim to damages , of any kind whatsoever, in <br /> the event the Owner exercises its right to cancel the award in accordance herewith . <br /> 19 . 02 More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual or entity under the <br /> same or <br /> different names will not be considered . Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder has an <br /> interest in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualification of that Bidder and the <br /> rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder has an interest . <br /> 19 . 03 In evaluating Bids , OWNER will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the <br /> prescribed requirements , and such alternates , unit prices and other data , as may be requested in <br /> 00200 - Instructions to Bidders REV 04-07 . doc <br /> 00200 - 9 <br /> FAPublic Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\0845-Old Dixie Hwy Sidewalk US1 _69th ( LAP )\Admim\bid <br /> documents\00200 - Instructions to Bidders REV 04-07 . doc <br />