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• t Is r • - ks Page 7 1= pURCHASING GUIDELINES (Continued) r WLthdrawal of Bids: withdrawal of bids may be allowed • °,oder the following conditions : (a) Before bid opening- withdrawal before bid opening ' will be permitted. The person r2Tue::ting withdrawal • must be authorized to make the regaest and c,-mply with provisions relative to return of specifications L should this be a requirement of the bid. (b) After bid opening - Withdrawal without penalty will not be permitted after bids have been opened for 45 days; ;J however, consideration must be given to obvious error•and i.nat ility to -perform. The bes-t interest of the Board must be served when considering requests for withdrawal i after bids have been opened. A - {5) Low bid meeting specifications - Normally, the award shall be made to the lowest or best responsible bidder meeting specifications: It is not; permitted to pass over a low bid meeting specifications in favor of a higher bid which exceeds specifications. This applies to all purchases unless it is determined that the low bidder is incapable of performing ;= the contract or is so inexperienced or financially unsound as to cast grave doubt -upon his ability to perform. (6) Tie bids - In the event two or more bids are received which are equal with respect to price, quality and service With no evidence of collusive bidding, preference may be E` given in the award in the following order: (4 (a) The bidder has his principal place of business in Indian River County. • (b) The bidder has his principal place of business in the ° State of Florida. (c) otherwise the bids may be awarded by lot. (7) Rejection of bids - The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any, all, or portion -thereof. The following reasons can be considered causes for rejection: • if •., Approved 2/21/79 - e BOOK 39 PAGE 235 MAR 71979 L