Ala. Admin. Code r. 170-X-5-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 170-X-5-.03 - Determination Of Low Bidder By Use Of Alternates

(1) Deductive alternate bids may be used in order to reduce the base bid to an amount within the funds available for the project. Additive alternate bids may be used in order to obtain prices for the addition of items not included in the base bid. The alternate bids shall be listed in the bid documents in the order of priority in which they shall cumulatively deduct from or add to the base bid for determining the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

(2) After the lowest responsible and responsive bidder has been determined, the awarding authority may accept or reject any alternates provided that the combination of accepted alternates results in the same lowest bidder.

Author: Stedmann B. McCollough, Director

Ala. Admin. Code r. 170-X-5-.03

Repealed and Replaced: Filed August 29, 1997; effective October 3, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-9-141.