CMA LOCAL

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: COMPETITIVE BIDDING

Specifications

The College President or designee shall ensure that detailed specifications are prepared for any construction project for which competitive bids are sought.

Bid Process

All bids shall be submitted in accordance with administrative regulations. Bids shall be opened at the time specified. All interested parties shall be invited to attend the bid opening. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for opening. Bids received after the specified time shall not be considered.

Electronic Bids

The College District shall accept bids through electronic transmission in accordance with administrative regulations. Such regulations shall safeguard the integrity of the competitive procurement process; ensure the identification, security, and confidentiality of electronic bids; and ensure that the electronic bids remain effectively unopened until the proper time.

Safety Record

If the College District considers the safety record of bidders in determining to whom to award a contract, the safety record shall be defined as a bidder’s OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) inspection logs for the last three years, a loss analysis from the bidder’s insurance carrier, and a loss history covering all lines of insurance coverage carried by the bidder.

The Vice President of Business Affairs is responsible for reviewing and updating this policy. Policy reviews are made in accordance with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Policy Tracking document.

DATE ISSUED: 3/11/2010

ADOPTED: 02/2025

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