Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
lowest responsible bidder — A bidder on a public contract to be selected by the officers with the exercise of sound discretion, not necessarily the lowest bidder in dollars, but just as clearly not the highest bidder. McIntosh Road Materials Co. v Woolworth, 365 Pa 190, 74… … Ballentine's law dictionary
lowest responsible bidder — Bidder who not only has lowest price which conforms with the specifications, but also is financially able and competent to complete work as evidenced by prior performance … Black's law dictionary
responsible bidder — A bidder in the letting of a contract for a public work or improvement who has financial responsibility and also the judgment, skill, ability, capacity, and integrity to complete the improvement. O Brien v Carney (DC Mass) 6 F Supp 761; Kelling v … Ballentine's law dictionary
responsible — re·spon·si·ble adj 1 a: liable to be called on to answer b: liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent c: liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties 2: characterized by trustworthiness, integrity, and… … Law dictionary
bid — An offer by an intending purchaser to pay a designated price for property which is about to be sold at auction. An offer to perform a contract for work and labor or supplying materials or goods at a specified price. Public contracts are… … Black's law dictionary
bid — An offer by an intending purchaser to pay a designated price for property which is about to be sold at auction. An offer to perform a contract for work and labor or supplying materials or goods at a specified price. Public contracts are… … Black's law dictionary
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