The following procedures will be employed in opening bids and awarding leases:
- (1) All bids received within the deadline stated in the notice shall be opened and announced at the place, date, and hour specified in the notice. No bids will be accepted or rejected at that time.
- (2) The Division shall have the right to reject any and all bids submitted. Incomplete and non-conforming bids shall be rejected and the bonus bid deposits thereon returned.
- (3) Within 30 days of the bid opening, or such longer periods as may be specified in the notice of bids, the Director shall award a lease for each bidding unit to the qualified applicant who is highest bidder. If the Director does not award a lease within the required period, all bids shall be considered rejected.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 273
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 273.780 - 273.790
History
LB 44, f. & ef. 8-16-77