105 IAC 12-2-15 Bid mistakes

Sec. 15. (a) After the opening of bids, the department shall examine all bids for mistakes. If the department finds an obvious clerical mistake in a bid, the department will correct the mistake. (b) After the award of a contract, the department may: (1) rescind an award; (2) rescind a contract; or (3) modify a contract; when the department finds a mistake was mutual or unilaterally made by the bidder, but was so obvious that the department should have found the mistake. (c) The department will not award a contract to a bidder if, due to a material mistake, it would be unconscionable to hold the bidder to its bid. (d) Changes in bids shall not be permitted if prejudicial to fair competition. (e) The department will document as a part of the contract file any changes or modifications made pursuant to this section.