01 NCAC 05B .0307          ERROR/CLARIFICATION

When an offer appears to contain an obvious error or otherwise where an error is suspected, the circumstances may be investigated and then may be considered and acted upon.  Any action taken shall not prejudice the rights of the public or other offering companies.  Where offers are submitted substantially in accordance with the procurement document but are not entirely clear as to intent or to some particular fact or where there are other ambiguities, clarification may be sought and accepted provided that, in doing so, no change is permitted in prices.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143‑49; 143‑52;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. February 27, 1979;

Amended Eff. February 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016.