Local Government Contract Awards – Who is Eligible
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Public agencies award a variety of contracts to many different individuals, vendors, firms, and contractors. The criteria that an entity must meet to be eligible for a public contract award will depend on the type of solicitation and contract involved. The necessary criteria is identified under each of the specific contracting types below.
Public Works
Award of public works contracts must be to the lowest responsible bidder who has a responsive bid. Responsiveness is determined by the agency as they review bid responses to assess if all the requirements of the bid have been met. This step pertains to all types of solicitations, not just public works contracts.