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Title 34 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY CONTROLPart V - Procurement
Chapter 3 - Competitive Sealed Bidding
Section V-315 - Pre-Opening Modification or Withdrawal of Bids

La. Admin. Code tit. 34 § V-315

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Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section V-315 - Pre-Opening Modification or Withdrawal of Bids
A. Procedure. Bids may be modified or withdrawn in accordance with R.S. 39:1594(G). Method for submittal of bids, modifications, or withdrawals may be by written, telegraphic, fax notice, direct delivery or electronic transmission through a secure centralized interactive environment and received at the address designated in the invitation to bid prior to the time set for bid opening. Receipt shall be as recorded by date stamp or, received electronically in accordance with R.S. 9:2615(B) or applicable regulations, at the purchasing agency. Acceptable method of delivery of modification or withdrawal shall be as stated within the invitation to bid.
B. Withdrawal of Bids. A written request for the withdrawal of a bid or any part thereof will be granted if the request is received prior to the specified time of opening. If a bidder withdraws a bid prior to bid opening, the bid will be returned to the ownership and possession of the bidder in accordance with §319.D of this Part.
C. Disposition of Bid Security. Bid security, if any, shall be returned to the bidder if requested when withdrawal of the bid is permitted.
D. Records. All documents relating to the modification or withdrawal of bids shall be made a part of the appropriate procurement file, except in accordance with Subsection E of this Section.
E. The final disposition of unopened bids which are withdrawn in accordance with this Section shall be managed in accordance with §319. D of this Part.

La. Admin. Code tit. 34, § V-315

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of State Purchasing, LR 8:329 (My 1982), amended LR 21:566 (June 1995), repromulgated LR 40:1350 (July 2014), LR 40:2551 (December 2014), Amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of State Procurement, LR 44752 (4/1/2018), Amended LR 47580 (5/1/2021).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1581.