“losest responsive, responsible bidder” ~ it’s not enough to simply be the low bidder.
responsible bidder” ~ it’s not enough to simply be the low bidder.
You would be surprised to know how many cities buy just based on low bid. Yes, the more responsible, town, city, municipality buy based on responsible bid, hence the reason I typed ( if the bidder follows the specs of the bid). Spec, specifications being the key word.
The rub with the NYFD was that after the City bought the non recommended and higher proposal than the NYFD wanted. Sort of got a VCR player when they wanted a DVD. It happens all the time.