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B . If, within two business days after Bids are opened , any Bidder files a duly signed , written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid , that Bidder may withdraw its Bid and the Bid security will be returned . Thereafter, that Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the work to be provided under the Contract Documents 1 . 13 OPENING OF BIDS Bids will be opened and ( unless obviously non - responsive ) read aloud publicly . An abstract of the amounts of base Bids and major alternates ( if any) will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids . 1 . 14 BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT OF ACCEPTANCE All bids will remain subject to acceptance for sixty days after the day of the Bid opening , but the Owner may , in its sole discretion , release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to that date . 1 . 15 AWARD OF CONTRACT A . Owner reserves the right : to reject any and all Bids in whole or in part with or without cause ; to waive any and all informalities not involving price , time , or changes in the work ; to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder ; to disregard all non -conforming , non - responsive , unbalanced , or conditional Bids ; and to accept the bid that , in its judgment , will serve the best interest of Indian River County . Discrepancies in the multiplication of units of work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices . Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum . Owner reserves the right to cancel the award of any Contract at any time before the execution of such Contract by all parties without any liability to the Owner . For and in consideration of the Owner considering Bids submitted , the Bidder , by submitting its Bid , expressly waives any claim to damages , of any kind whatsoever , in the event the Owner exercises its right to cancel the award in accordance herewith . B . In evaluating Bids , Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidder, whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements , and such alternates , unit prices , and other data , as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award . C . Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of subcontractors listed on the Schedule of Subcontractors ( Section 00431 ) , together with the qualifications and experience of other subcontractors , suppliers , and other persons and organizations proposed for the work that are required to be identified as provided in the Supplementary Conditions . Owner may consider the operating costs , maintenance requirements , performance data and guarantees of major items of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the work when such data is required to be submitted prior to the Notice to Award . D . Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and establish the responsibility , qualifications , and financial ability of Bidders , proposed subcontractors , suppliers , and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed time . E . If the Contract is to be awarded , it will be awarded to the lowest Bidder whose evaluation by Owner indicates to Owner that the award will be in the best interests of the Owner . 00100 -6