Public Bidding And The Level Playing Field
Recently I was asked, what rules govern competitive bidding? There are many different rules that govern public bidding in Pennsylvania, many of which can be found in the Commonwealth Procurement Code. Some govern the timing of bid awards and withdrawal of bids. The primary “unwritten” rule of public bidding is the “level playing field” rule. This rule means […]
City Of Philadelphia Will Accept E-Bids Starting Fall 2016
Starting this fall, in a move to make bidding more efficient and competitive, the City of Philadelphia will begin to accept electronic bids and contract proposals. Philadelphia officials hope to make all aspects of City contracting electronic-based – from vendor registration to bids and even contract signatures. The change will affect contracts for public works, […]
Christopher I. McCabe, Esq.
