In the event of refusal, inability or failure of the bidder with the lowest complying evaluated bid to enter into contract with the LGU within the time provided therefore, the PBAC concerned shall forfeit the bid security of the bidder. In such an event, the LCE upon recommendation of the PBAC shall consider the next lowest evaluated bid for award. If the same shall likewise refuse or fail to enter into contract with the LGU, the bid security of the bidder shall be forfeited and the LCE shall consider the next lowest bid, and so on until a contract shall have been entered into. In the event that the LGU is unable to execute the contract with any of the complying and qualified bidders due to the refusal of the latter, the Project may be subjected to a re-bidding.
Each unsuccessful bidder shall also be notified of the award through official notices/communications. NOA shall be made available to the public when requested.