R19-3-529. Mistakes Discovered After Bid Award

A. If a mistake in the offer is discovered after the award, the offeror may request withdrawal or correction in writing and shall include all of the following in the written request: 1. Explanation of the mistake and any other relevant information, 2. A request for correction including the corrected offer or a request for withdrawal, and 3. The reasons why correction or withdrawal is consistent with fair competition and in the best interest of the Lottery. B. Based on the considerations of fair competition and the best interest of the Lottery, the procurement officer may: 1. Allow correction of the mistake, if the resulting dollar amount of the correction is less than the next lowest offer; 2. Cancel all or part of the award; or 3. Deny correction or withdrawal. C. After cancellation of all or part of an award, if the offer acceptance period has not expired, the procurement officer may award all or part of the contract to the next lowest responsible and responsive offeror, based on the considerations of fair competition and the best interest of the Lottery.