Section 13-10-4 - Limitation on disqualification of bidders upon lack of previous experienceIn awarding contracts based upon sealed competitive bids or sealed competitive proposals, no bidder shall be disqualified from a bid or proposal or denied prequalification based upon:
(1) A lack of previous experience with a job of the size for which the bid or proposal is being sought if: (A) The bid or proposal is not more than 30 percent greater in scope or cost from the bidder's previous experience in jobs;(B) The bidder has experience in performing the work for which bids or proposals are sought; and(C) The bidder is capable of being bonded by a surety which meets the qualifications of the bid documents for a bid bond, a performance bond, and a payment bond as required for the scope of the work for which the bid or proposal is being sought; or(2) A lack of previous experience with the construction delivery method to be used for the job for which the bid or proposal is being sought.Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 389,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2018.Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 30,§ 1, eff. 4/24/2013.