Contractors say Balto. Co. school officials reject low bids - baltimoresun.com

Contractors say Balto. Co. school officials reject low bids - baltimoresun.com

..."The county schools administration is too rigid and unreasonable," Jolivet said. "They are disqualifying prime contractors for errors that are minor and could be waived."
Bidding is typically done on a deadline and mistakes can occur as contractors rush to fill out numerous forms.

"The county should be bending over backward to give to the lowest bidder, not looking for ways to take the work away from them," Huddles said. "Their emphasis is exactly the opposite of what the courts said it should be and it's costing everyone a lot of money."

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