DJE Bidding Requirements

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

All purchases of materials and equipment and all contracts for construction or maintenance in amounts exceeding $34,999 will be based upon competitive bidding, in compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 30B.

An effort will be made to procure multiple bids for all purchases in excess of $34,999. When recommending acceptance of a bid, the Superintendent will inform the School Committee, whenever possible, of the competitive price of a reasonable substitute for the item speci­fied.

When bidding procedures are used, bids will be advertised appropri­ately. When specifications are prepared, they will be mailed to all merchants and firms who have indicated an interest in bidding.

All bids will be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Business Administrator and plainly marked with the name of the bid and the date and time of the bid opening. Bids will be opened in public at the time specified, and all bidders are welcome to be present.

The Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid that appears to be in the best interest of the school system. The Committee reserves the right to waive any informality in, or reject, any or all bids or any part of any bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of the bids. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be considered. All bids will remain firm for a period of 30 days after opening.

The bidder to whom an award is made may be required to enter into a written contract with the School Department.

LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. c.7:22A; 7:22B; 30B

CROSS REF.: DJA, Purchasing Authority

School Committee Approval: December 12, 2016