Are alternate bids permitted?
Yes, alternative bids can be acceptable, but this fact shall be explicitly stated in the bidding documents. In the cases where alternative bids are acceptable, a bidder can submit an alternate bid, along with the original bid, but initially the comparison with other bidders would be based on the original bid. However, if the bidder, which has submitted an alternative bid, happens to be the lowest evaluated cost bidder and is substantially responsive, then the alternate bid can be considered.
