1. (a) Any and all bids may be rejected if in the best interest of the state.

2. (b) Bids may also be rejected in whole or in part if:

   1. (1) The winning bidder has failed to pay for or pick up surplus property awarded;
   2. (2) The bid is submitted by an ineligible bidder pursuant to Rule .0315 of this Section;
   3. (3) The bid does not comply with the terms and conditions of the State Surplus Property Agency;
   4. (4) The bid is not legible or the information provided is inaccurate, incomplete or needs clarification;
   5. (5) The bid does not comply with the requirements of the request and solicitation as set forth in the bid; or
   6. (6) Bid rejection is recommended by the State Capitol Police, State Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other Homeland Security entity. In such cases, the security entity must provide a written statement requesting rejection and that the recommendation is based on homeland security concerns. In the event of receipt of a security based bid rejection recommendation, the State Surplus Property Agency shall reject the bid without further supporting documentation.

3. (c) If a bid is rejected in whole or in part, State Surplus Property may:

   1. (1) re-advertise the property;
   2. (2) award the property to the next highest bidder from the initial bid; or
   3. (3) negotiate the sale of the property in the best interest of the State.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143-64.01; 143-64.04;
Eff. July 1, 2007;
Readopted Eff. November 1, 2019.