Bidding on a Pennsylvania State Agency Contract? What you need to know.
Friday, May 8th, 2009By: Daniel P. Dwyer
Are you bidding (or contemplating bidding) on state agency contracts? Do you know when a bidder on a construction contract can file a bid protest?
Recent court decisions raise questions about when a bidder on a construction contract with a Pennsylvania state agency can file a bid protest.
Prospective bidders who wish to challenge the state’s award of a bid must do so through certain procedures set forth in the law. A protest must be filed: 1) within 7 days of when the bidder knew of the facts giving rise to his protest, and; 2) no later than 7 days after the contract is awarded. It is clear that any protest filed more than seven (7) days after the award of the contract is too late. However, is there ever a time when it is too early? See this article for more specific information about when a bid protest might be too early.
For more information, contact Daniel Dwyer.
