LPA:136.10 Advertisement for Bid and Project Award - Revision history

Hoskir: /* 136.10.2.1 Required MoDOT Pre-qualification (projects involving roadway or bridge work) */ updated link to Local Program website

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136.10.2.1 Required MoDOT Pre-qualification (projects involving roadway or bridge work): updated link to Local Program website

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	==136.10.2.1 Required MoDOT Pre-qualification (projects involving roadway or bridge work)==		==136.10.2.1 Required MoDOT Pre-qualification (projects involving roadway or bridge work)==

	The LPA must include a requirement that all bidders use MoDOT’s pre-qualification process for any project involving roadway or bridge work. MoDOT’s pre-qualification process is included in [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=4 Sec 102.2] that states a prime contractor must have a fully responsive contractor questionnaire on file with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) at least seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date. The LPA should verify bidders are on MoDOT’s approved prime contractor list prior to opening bids. Any bid that was submitted by a contractor that is not on the approved list should be sent back to the contractor unopened. The contractor questionnaire and approved prime contractor list can be found on [~~http~~://www.modot.~~mo.gov/business/lpa~~/~~contr_biddiinginfo.htm~~ MoDOT’s Local Program website].		The LPA must include a requirement that all bidders use MoDOT’s pre-qualification process for any project involving roadway or bridge work. MoDOT’s pre-qualification process is included in [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=4 Sec 102.2] that states a prime contractor must have a fully responsive contractor questionnaire on file with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) at least seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date. The LPA should verify bidders are on MoDOT’s approved prime contractor list prior to opening bids. Any bid that was submitted by a contractor that is not on the approved list should be sent back to the contractor unopened. The contractor questionnaire and approved prime contractor list can be found on [https://www.modot.org/contractorbidding-information MoDOT’s Local Program website].

	==136.10.2.2 Waiving MoDOT Pre-qualification==		==136.10.2.2 Waiving MoDOT Pre-qualification==

Hoskir: /* 136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements */ updated link to dbe provisions

2025-05-27T17:11:48Z

136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements: updated link to dbe provisions

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	==136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements ==		==136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements ==
	If a DBE goal is established for a project as described in [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.15 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (49 CFR Part 26)\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.15]], the LPA must include the goal in the bidding documents. Even if a DBE goal is not established, all bid proposals must include the DBE contract provisions ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/136.9.8_LPA_DBE_Provisions Figure 136.9.8]), DBE submittal forms ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/DBE_Identification_Submittal_Form_LPA.docx Figure 136.9.9]), and LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx Fig. 136.9.12]) to be completed by the bidder and returned. If a DBE goal is established, failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three (3) business days of the bid opening will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary at the bid opening may make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. DBE requirements are also covered in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]].		If a DBE goal is established for a project as described in [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.15 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (49 CFR Part 26)\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.15]], the LPA must include the goal in the bidding documents. Even if a DBE goal is not established, all bid proposals must include the DBE contract provisions ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/136.9.8_LPA_DBE_Provisions Figure.docx 136.9.8]), DBE submittal forms ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/DBE_Identification_Submittal_Form_LPA.docx Figure 136.9.9]), and LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx Fig. 136.9.12]) to be completed by the bidder and returned. If a DBE goal is established, failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three (3) business days of the bid opening will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary at the bid opening may make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. DBE requirements are also covered in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]].

	If the bidder does not meet the established project DBE goal, award of contract can only be made if the bidder can document and demonstrate good faith effort to meet the goal. MoDOT will review and make a determination of the good faith effort.		If the bidder does not meet the established project DBE goal, award of contract can only be made if the bidder can document and demonstrate good faith effort to meet the goal. MoDOT will review and make a determination of the good faith effort.

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2025-04-08T20:45:12Z

136.10.7.1.1 Responsive Bid: added link to bidders quote summary

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	* Failure to acknowledge/incorporate addenda		* Failure to acknowledge/incorporate addenda
	* Failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three business days after the bid opening date (or by the date that the bid proposal states)		* Failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three business days after the bid opening date (or by the date that the bid proposal states)
	* Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary		* Failure to submit the [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary]
	* Failure to demonstrate a good faith effort (GFE) if the DBE goal is not achieved as outlined in Fig.136.9.8. Also see [[#136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements\|EPG 136.10.6.6]] for more DBE information. A bid cannot be rejected solely for not meeting the goal at the time of bid opening without completing the entire GFE process outlined in Fig. 136.9.8. The GFE process can take up to 2 months to complete depending upon all parties' schedules.		* Failure to demonstrate a good faith effort (GFE) if the DBE goal is not achieved as outlined in Fig.136.9.8. Also see [[#136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements\|EPG 136.10.6.6]] for more DBE information. A bid cannot be rejected solely for not meeting the goal at the time of bid opening without completing the entire GFE process outlined in Fig. 136.9.8. The GFE process can take up to 2 months to complete depending upon all parties' schedules.

Hoskir: /* 136.10.6 Bid Submittal Requirements */ added link to bidders quote summary

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136.10.6 Bid Submittal Requirements: added link to bidders quote summary

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	* Bid Guaranty		* Bid Guaranty
	* Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification (within 3 business days of bid opening)		* Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification (within 3 business days of bid opening)
	* LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary (may make the bid non-responsive)		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary] (may make the bid non-responsive)
	* Acknowledgement of Addenda, if applicable		* Acknowledgement of Addenda, if applicable
	* Any other submittals required by the LPA, if applicable		* Any other submittals required by the LPA, if applicable

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	'''<u><center>Figures</center></u>'''		'''<u><center>Figures</center></u>'''
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Sample_Advertisement.docx Fig. 136.10.1, Sample Advertisement]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Sample_Advertisement.docx Fig. 136.10.1, Sample Advertisement]
	* [~~[media~~:~~136~~.10.~~2_2022~~.docx\|Fig. 136.10.2, Bid Concurrence Checklist]]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bid_Concurrence_Checklist_136.10.2.docx Fig. 136.10.2, Bid Concurrence Checklist]
	* [[media:136.10.3.docx\|Fig 136.10.3 Sample Contract Agreement]]		* [[media:136.10.3.docx\|Fig 136.10.3 Sample Contract Agreement]]
	* [[media:136.10.4.doc\|Fig 136.10.4 Sample Contract Bond]]		* [[media:136.10.4.doc\|Fig 136.10.4 Sample Contract Bond]]
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	===136.10.7.4.1 Request for Concurrence In Award===		===136.10.7.4.1 Request for Concurrence In Award===
	The LPA must formally request concurrence in the award and should use the concurrence in award checklist ([~~[media~~:~~136~~.10.~~2_2022~~.docx\|Figure 136.10.2]]) when composing the request. MoDOT’s concurrence in award is a prerequisite to federal participation in construction costs. Concurrence in award must be formally approved and shall only be given after receipt and review of the submitted request. If the LPA determines that the lowest bid is not responsive or the bidder is not responsible, it must notify and obtain MoDOT’s concurrence before making an award to the next lowest bidder.		The LPA must formally request concurrence in the award and should use the concurrence in award checklist ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bid_Concurrence_Checklist_136.10.2.docx Figure 136.10.2]) when composing the request. MoDOT’s concurrence in award is a prerequisite to federal participation in construction costs. Concurrence in award must be formally approved and shall only be given after receipt and review of the submitted request. If the LPA determines that the lowest bid is not responsive or the bidder is not responsible, it must notify and obtain MoDOT’s concurrence before making an award to the next lowest bidder.

	The LPA will be working directly with MoDOT Central Office personnel reviewing bid concurrence requests. The LPA’s formal request for concurrence in award must be submitted electronically by email to LPASubmit@modot.mo.gov.		The LPA will be working directly with MoDOT Central Office personnel reviewing bid concurrence requests. The LPA’s formal request for concurrence in award must be submitted electronically by email to LPASubmit@modot.mo.gov.

Hoskir: /* 136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements */ updated link

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136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements: updated link

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	==136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements ==		==136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements ==
	If a DBE goal is established for a project as described in [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.15 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (49 CFR Part 26)\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.15]], the LPA must include the goal in the bidding documents. Even if a DBE goal is not established, all bid proposals must include the DBE contract provisions ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/136.9.8_LPA_DBE_Provisions Figure 136.9.8]), DBE submittal forms ([~~[media~~:~~136~~.9.9.~~doc\|~~Figure 136.9.9]]), and LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx Fig. 136.9.12]) to be completed by the bidder and returned. If a DBE goal is established, failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three (3) business days of the bid opening will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary at the bid opening may make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. DBE requirements are also covered in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]].		If a DBE goal is established for a project as described in [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.15 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (49 CFR Part 26)\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.15]], the LPA must include the goal in the bidding documents. Even if a DBE goal is not established, all bid proposals must include the DBE contract provisions ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/136.9.8_LPA_DBE_Provisions Figure 136.9.8]), DBE submittal forms ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/DBE_Identification_Submittal_Form_LPA.docx Figure 136.9.9]), and LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx Fig. 136.9.12]) to be completed by the bidder and returned. If a DBE goal is established, failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three (3) business days of the bid opening will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary at the bid opening may make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. DBE requirements are also covered in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]].

	If the bidder does not meet the established project DBE goal, award of contract can only be made if the bidder can document and demonstrate good faith effort to meet the goal. MoDOT will review and make a determination of the good faith effort.		If the bidder does not meet the established project DBE goal, award of contract can only be made if the bidder can document and demonstrate good faith effort to meet the goal. MoDOT will review and make a determination of the good faith effort.

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136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements: updated link

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	==136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements ==		==136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements ==
	If a DBE goal is established for a project as described in [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.15 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (49 CFR Part 26)\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.15]], the LPA must include the goal in the bidding documents. Even if a DBE goal is not established, all bid proposals must include the DBE contract provisions ([~~[media~~:136.9.~~8.doc\|~~Figure 136.9.8]]), DBE submittal forms ([[media:136.9.9.doc\|Figure 136.9.9]]), and LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx Fig. 136.9.12]) to be completed by the bidder and returned. If a DBE goal is established, failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three (3) business days of the bid opening will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary at the bid opening may make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. DBE requirements are also covered in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]].		If a DBE goal is established for a project as described in [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.15 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (49 CFR Part 26)\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.15]], the LPA must include the goal in the bidding documents. Even if a DBE goal is not established, all bid proposals must include the DBE contract provisions ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/136.9.8_LPA_DBE_Provisions Figure 136.9.8]), DBE submittal forms ([[media:136.9.9.doc\|Figure 136.9.9]]), and LPA Bidder's List Quote Summary ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/LPA_Bidders_List_Quote_Summary.docx Fig. 136.9.12]) to be completed by the bidder and returned. If a DBE goal is established, failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three (3) business days of the bid opening will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary at the bid opening may make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration. DBE requirements are also covered in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]].

	If the bidder does not meet the established project DBE goal, award of contract can only be made if the bidder can document and demonstrate good faith effort to meet the goal. MoDOT will review and make a determination of the good faith effort.		If the bidder does not meet the established project DBE goal, award of contract can only be made if the bidder can document and demonstrate good faith effort to meet the goal. MoDOT will review and make a determination of the good faith effort.

Hoskir: /* 136.10.7.1 Bid Opening Requirements */ updated formatting

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136.10.7.1 Bid Opening Requirements: updated formatting

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	==136.10.7.1 Bid Opening Requirements ==		==136.10.7.1 Bid Opening Requirements ==
	Only sealed bids submitted prior to the time specified in the notice are acceptable. Bids must be opened only at the time and place specified in the notice and in the presence of a representative of the LPA. The LPA must follow its own procedures for bid opening, provided such procedures include:		Only sealed bids submitted prior to the time specified in the notice are acceptable. Bids must be opened only at the time and place specified in the notice and in the presence of a representative of the LPA. The LPA must follow its own procedures for bid opening, provided such procedures include:
			* As bids are received, they must be logged in and stamped with the time and date.
	:* As bids are received, they must be logged in and stamped with the time and date.		* Bids must be retained in a secure place until the designated time and place for public opening.
	:* Bids must be retained in a secure place until the designated time and place for public opening.		* All bids received in accordance with the terms of the advertisement must be publicly opened and announced either item by item or by total amount.
	:* All bids received in accordance with the terms of the advertisement must be publicly opened and announced either item by item or by total amount.		* If any bid received is not read aloud, the name of the bidder and the reason for not reading the bid aloud must be publicly announced at the bid opening.
	:* If any bid received is not read aloud, the name of the bidder and the reason for not reading the bid aloud must be publicly announced at the bid opening.		* Negotiation with contractors, during the period following the opening of bids and before the award of the contract is not permitted.
	:* Negotiation with contractors, during the period following the opening of bids and before the award of the contract is not permitted.

	The LPA must at minimum disclose the total bid for each responsive bid after the bid opening. '''It is recommended that unit prices (item-by-item) are not disclosed until after award.''' When determining whether to disclose the unit prices after the bid opening, the LPA should consider the effects of sharing each contractor’s unit prices may have on future bids, should a justifiable reason require the project to be re-bid.		The LPA must at minimum disclose the total bid for each responsive bid after the bid opening. '''It is recommended that unit prices (item-by-item) are not disclosed until after award.''' When determining whether to disclose the unit prices after the bid opening, the LPA should consider the effects of sharing each contractor’s unit prices may have on future bids, should a justifiable reason require the project to be re-bid.
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	===136.10.7.1.1 Responsive Bid===		===136.10.7.1.1 Responsive Bid===
	Responsive bid is one that meets all the requirements of the advertisement and proposal. There must be a justifiable reason for determination of a nonresponsive bid. Examples of irregularities for determining a bid to be considered nonresponsive are as follows:		Responsive bid is one that meets all the requirements of the advertisement and proposal. There must be a justifiable reason for determination of a nonresponsive bid. Examples of irregularities for determining a bid to be considered nonresponsive are as follows:

	* Failure to sign the bid as stated in the bidding documents		* Failure to sign the bid as stated in the bidding documents
	* Failure to submit an anti-collusion affidavit or certification		* Failure to submit an anti-collusion affidavit or certification
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	Responsible bidder is one who is physically organized and equipped with the financial ability to undertake and complete the contract. There must be a justifiable reason for determination that the bidder is not a responsible bidder. Reasons for determining that a bidder is not responsible are as follows:		Responsible bidder is one who is physically organized and equipped with the financial ability to undertake and complete the contract. There must be a justifiable reason for determination that the bidder is not a responsible bidder. Reasons for determining that a bidder is not responsible are as follows:

	:* Failure to be pre-qualified in the time frame required in the bid documents, if applicable.		* Failure to be pre-qualified in the time frame required in the bid documents, if applicable.
	:* Contractor is suspended or debarred. The LPA should ensure no bidders are on the publication [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/debarred-list ''Instructions for finding Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs''].		* Contractor is suspended or debarred. The LPA should ensure no bidders are on the publication [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/debarred-list ''Instructions for finding Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs''].

	Responsibility must be determined prior to the bid opening unless the contractor's qualifications have changed from that shown on the prequalification questionnaire on file. If prequalification is required, any bid submitted by a contractor that is not on the pre-qualification list should not be opened, but if opened it must be declared non-responsive. See [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.14.2 Pre-qualification of Prime Contractors\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.14.2]] for more information on contractor pre-qualification.		Responsibility must be determined prior to the bid opening unless the contractor's qualifications have changed from that shown on the prequalification questionnaire on file. If prequalification is required, any bid submitted by a contractor that is not on the pre-qualification list should not be opened, but if opened it must be declared non-responsive. See [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)#136.9.4.1.1.14.2 Pre-qualification of Prime Contractors\|EPG 136.9.4.1.1.14.2]] for more information on contractor pre-qualification.

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	<div style="float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-left: 5px; width:300px; background-color: #~~f5f5f5~~; padding: 0.3em; border: 1px solid #~~cccccc~~; text-align:left;">		<div style="float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-left: 5px; width:300px; background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 0.3em; border: 1px solid #a2a9b1; text-align:left;">
	'''<u><center>Figures</center></u>'''		'''<u><center>Figures</center></u>'''
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Sample_Advertisement.docx Fig. 136.10.1, Sample Advertisement]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/RW-LPA/Sample_Advertisement.docx Fig. 136.10.1, Sample Advertisement]

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136.10.7.1.1 Responsive Bid

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	Responsive bid is one that meets all the requirements of the advertisement and proposal. There must be a justifiable reason for determination of a nonresponsive bid. Examples of irregularities for determining a bid to be considered nonresponsive are as follows:		Responsive bid is one that meets all the requirements of the advertisement and proposal. There must be a justifiable reason for determination of a nonresponsive bid. Examples of irregularities for determining a bid to be considered nonresponsive are as follows:

	:* Failure to sign the bid as stated in the bidding documents		* Failure to sign the bid as stated in the bidding documents
	:* Failure to submit an anti-collusion affidavit or certification		* Failure to submit an anti-collusion affidavit or certification
	:* Failure to submit a lobbying certification		* Failure to submit a lobbying certification
	:* Failure to submit certifications regarding Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity		* Failure to submit certifications regarding Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
	:* Failure to furnish an enforceable bid guaranty (bid bond or cashier’s check)		* Failure to furnish an enforceable bid guaranty (bid bond or cashier’s check)
	:* Failure to prepare the bid in ink		* Failure to prepare the bid in ink
	:* Inclusion of conditions or qualifications not provided for in the specifications		* Inclusion of conditions or qualifications not provided for in the specifications
	:* Submission of a materially unbalanced bid		* Submission of a materially unbalanced bid
	:* Failure to acknowledge/incorporate addenda		* Failure to acknowledge/incorporate addenda
	:* Failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three business days after the bid opening date (or by the date that the bid proposal states)		* Failure to submit the DBE submittal forms within three business days after the bid opening date (or by the date that the bid proposal states)
	:* Failure to demonstrate a good faith effort (GFE) if the DBE goal is not achieved as outlined in Fig.136.9.8. Also see [[#136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements\|EPG 136.10.6.6]] for more DBE information. A bid cannot be rejected solely for not meeting the goal at the time of bid opening without completing the entire GFE process outlined in Fig. 136.9.8. The GFE process can take up to 2 months to complete depending upon all parties' schedules.		* Failure to submit the LPA Bidder’s List Quote Summary
			* Failure to demonstrate a good faith effort (GFE) if the DBE goal is not achieved as outlined in Fig.136.9.8. Also see [[#136.10.6.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements\|EPG 136.10.6.6]] for more DBE information. A bid cannot be rejected solely for not meeting the goal at the time of bid opening without completing the entire GFE process outlined in Fig. 136.9.8. The GFE process can take up to 2 months to complete depending upon all parties' schedules.

	The above examples do not include all possible bidding irregularities. The bidding documents govern what constitutes a bidding irregularity. Accordingly, the LPA’s bidding documents must clearly identify those requirements with which the bidder must comply to make the bid responsive.		The above examples do not include all possible bidding irregularities. The bidding documents govern what constitutes a bidding irregularity. Accordingly, the LPA’s bidding documents must clearly identify those requirements with which the bidder must comply to make the bid responsive.