SECTION 260:65-1-6. Modifications/withdrawal of bids

(a)   Withdrawal of bids. Bids may be modified or withdrawn up to the time set for bid opening. Modification notices or withdrawal instructions may be sent by registered mail or delivered in person. Appropriate identification reflecting the authority of the bearer to modify or withdraw a bid must be presented to the Administrator or his authorized representative. A bid to be withdrawn shall not be opened and shall be returned at the conclusion of the bid opening.

(b)   Bid modifications. A sealed bid modification shall be submitted by registered mail or delivered in person. The modification must state the amount of change, either additive or deductive, from the previously submitted sealed bid and shall not reveal the actual, new, modified bid amount. Upon acceptance of a bid modification, the Administrator or his authorized representative shall open the original bid, then open the sealed modification, add or subtract to compute the new bid amount, and publicly announce the resultant legal bid. The same bid modification procedures shall be used to submit, compute and announce any other modified bid items such as days to complete the work or unit prices. Any submission of a bid modification by fax or otherwise not in a sealed condition shall be considered an exposed bid and shall disqualify the bidder.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1423, eff 9-12-14]