W. Va. Code R. § 157-14-8

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 157-14-8 - Lowest responsible bidder

8.1. The Division is required to accept the lowest responsible bidder. The bids are opened and compared based on the total price, which reflects the sum of the contractor's unit price per item and the estimated quantities. The contractor submitting the lowest overall cost is declared the low bidder.

8.2. A responsible bidder is defined as a contractor that is ready, able and willing to furnish the labor and materials required to complete the contract, complies with all the applicable laws of West Virginia, and has supplied a valid bid bond or proposal guaranty (W. Va. Code § 5-22-1). It is not enough to just submit the lowest price - the bidder must also be considered responsible as defined by these statutes.