Common use of Firm Response Clause in Contracts

Firm Response. The Department intends to award a contract within sixty days after the date of the bid opening, during which period bids shall remain firm and shall not be withdrawn. If an award is not made within sixty days, all bid responses shall remain firm until either the Department awards the Contract or the Department receives from the Bidder written notice that the response is withdrawn. Bid responses that express a shorter duration may, in the Department's sole discretion, be accepted or rejected. Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Bidders are responsible for the content and accuracy of their bid. Bidders may modify or withdraw their bid at any time prior to the bid due date in accordance with the Timeline of Events.