North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 09. GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR |
CHAPTER 06. OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCUREMENT REQUESTS |
09 NCAC 06B .0307. CLERICAL ERRORS AND CLARIFICATIONS
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When the purchasing agency determines that an offer appears to contain an obvious error or where a clerical error is suspected, the purchasing agency may investigate or act upon the circumstances. Any action taken shall not prejudice the rights of the public or other offerors. Where offers are submitted substantially in accordance with the solicitation terms but are not clear as to intent or some particular fact or where there are other ambiguities, the purchasing agency may seek and accept clarifications or may open communications as permitted by Rule .0302 of this Subchapter. Clarifications shall not be utilized to cure material deficiencies or to negotiate.
History Note: Authority G.S. 147-33.76(b1);
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2000;
Eff. August 1, 2000;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2013.