A. After bid opening, corrections to bids shall be permitted only to the extent that the bidder can show by clear and convincing evidence that a mistake of a non-judgmental character was made, the nature of the mistake, and the bid price actually intended.
B. After bid opening, no changes in bid prices or other provisions of bids prejudicial to the city or fair competition shall be permitted. In lieu of bid correction, a low bidder alleging a material mistake of fact may be permitted to withdraw his, her, or its bid if:
1. The mistake is clearly evident on the face of the bid document but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident; or
2. The bidder submits evidence that clearly and convincingly demonstrates that a mistake was made. All decisions to permit the correction or withdrawal of bids, or to cancel awards or contracts based on bid mistakes, shall be supported by a written determination made by the purchasing agent.
(Res. 2008-011, passed 2-19-2008)