SECTION .0500 ‑ REJECTION OF OFFERS
01 NCAC 05B .0501 BASIS FOR REJECTION
In soliciting offers, any and all offers
received may be rejected in whole or in part. Basis for rejection shall
include, but not be limited to, the offer being deemed unsatisfactory as to
quantity, quality, delivery, price or service offered; the offer not complying
with conditions of the procurement document or with the intent of the proposed
contract; lack of competitiveness by reason of collusion or otherwise or knowledge
that reasonably available competition was not received; error(s) in
specifications or indication that revision(s) would be to the state's
advantage; cancellation of or changes in the intended project or other
determination that the proposed requirement is no longer needed; limitation or
lack of available funds; circumstances which prevent determination of the
lowest responsible or most advantageous offer; any determination that rejection
would be to the best interest of the state.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143‑52; 143‑53;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 27, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1996.