Idaho § 54-1904E AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SECOND OR NEXT LOWEST BIDDER

Idaho Statutes

§ 54-1904E — AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SECOND OR NEXT LOWEST BIDDER

Idaho § 54-1904E

Title 54PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

Ch. 19PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS

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Idaho Code § 54-1904E (2026).

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If the public entity deems it is in its best interest, it may, on refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, award it to the second lowest responsible bidder.
If the second lowest responsible bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the public entity may likewise award it to the next lowest responsible bidders.
On the failure or refusal of the second or next lowest responsible bidders to execute a contract, their bidder’s security shall be likewise forfeited. A public entity may determine it is in its best interests to cancel and rebid the public works project and retain any forfeited bid security.

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If the public entity deems it is in its best interest, it may, on refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, award it to the second lowest responsible bidder.
If the second lowest responsible bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the public entity may likewise award it to the next lowest responsible bidders.
On the failure or refusal of the second or next lowest responsible bidders to execute a contract, their bidder’s security shall be likewise forfeited. A public entity may determine it is in its best interests to cancel and rebid the public works project and retain any forfeited bid security.