A bid may be rejected if it is in any way incomplete or irregular. Award will be made to the low bidder provided that all other requirements are satisfactorily met. However, consideration will be given to delivery and references. The protest must contain a statement of the basis for the challenge. The University will not be bound by oral responses to inquiries or written responses other than addenda.
Vendors assume the risk of the methods of dispatch chosen.
The University assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any package or mail delivery service. Postmarking by the due date WILL NOT substitute for receipt of bid. Bids must be date and time stamped by the Purchasing Department on time to be considered. In the event that the University is closed due to inclement weather at the time that a bid is due, the bid will be opened at the same time on the next day that the University is open. Bids received after the due date and time will be returned unopened.