TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator John Girgenti (D-Passaic) to permit contractors to withdraw a bid proposal for a public works contract if a clerical mistake is made by the bidder – particularly to prevent a costly, drawn-out legal process – was approved by the full Senate.
“If a contractor makes a mistake on a bid submitted for a public job, the only way to withdraw it is to take the case to the courts,” said Senator Girgenti. “By allowing companies to rescind a proposal – after providing sufficient evidence of an unintended, and potentially financially devastating, error – we will help prevent costly legal battles and keep companies doing business in New Jersey.”
