01 NCAC 43A .0309         REJECTION OF BIDS

(a)  Any and all bids may be rejected if in the best interest of the state.

(b)  Bids may also be rejected in whole or in part if:

(1)           The winning bidder has failed to pay for or pick up surplus property awarded;

(2)           The bid is submitted by an ineligible bidder pursuant to Rule .0315 of this Section;

(3)           The bid does not comply with the terms and conditions of the State Surplus Property Agency;

(4)           The bid is not legible or the information provided is inaccurate, incomplete or needs clarification;

(5)           The bid does not comply with the requirements of the request and solicitation as set forth in the bid; or

(6)           Bid rejection is recommended by the State Capitol Police, State Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other Homeland Security entity. In such cases, the security entity must provide a written statement requesting rejection and that the recommendation is based on homeland security concerns. In the event of receipt of a security based bid rejection recommendation, the State Surplus Property Agency shall reject the bid without further supporting documentation.

(c)  If a bid is rejected in whole or in part, State Surplus Property may:

(1)           re-advertise the property;

(2)           award the property to the next highest bidder from the initial bid; or

(3)           negotiate the sale of the property in the best interest of the State.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-64.01; 143-64.04;

Eff. July 1, 2007;

Readopted Eff. November 1, 2019.