(A) Any bid, withdrawal or modification received at the address designated in the invitation for bids after the time and date set for receipt of bids at the place designated for receipt is late.
(B) No late bid, late withdrawal or late modification will be considered unless received before contract award, and the bid, withdrawal or modification would have been timely, but for the action or inaction of personnel directly serving the procurement activity or lateness in the delivery of the bid otherwise not attributable to the bidder’s fault or negligence.
(C) The Purchasing Agent, in consultation with the County Attorney’s office, shall determine whether to accept a late bid, late withdrawal or late modification. All documents relating to the late bid, late withdrawal or late modification shall be made a part of the appropriate procurement file.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 2-18-2020)