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Jun 5, 2017government procurementpublic biddingpost-qualificationdpwhadministrative lawgovernment contracts
Bidding and Government Contracts: No Automatic Right to Award Without Post-Qualification
The Supreme Court clarifies that being the lowest bidder in a government project does not automatically entitle a contractor to the award—post-qualification is mandatory.
Government Contracts and Due Process: The Limits of Lowest Bidder Rights
A lowest bidder has no automatic right to a government contract. Learn the limits of bidder rights in public procurement.
Lowest Bidder Rights: When a Bidder Is Entitled to a Government Contract
The Supreme Court clarifies that being the lowest bidder does not automatically entitle a bidder to a government contract award.