§ 101-45.703-5 - Disposition of late bids.

A late bid which is not for consideration shall be returned to the bidder as promptly as possible (unless other disposition is requested or agreed to by the bidder). However, an unidentified late bid may be opened solely for the purpose of identification and then only by the contracting officer or his authorized representative. Late bids opened for identification purposes or by mistake shall be resealed in the envelope. The contracting officer or his authorized representative shall immediately write on the envelope his signature and position, date and time opened, invitation for bids number, and an explanation of the opening. No information contained therein shall be disclosed to anyone.