Wis. Admin. Code § Adm 8.03 – Basis for awards as a result of bidding.

(1) Lowest responsible bidder. The award of a contract for a procurement shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into account qualified bids from sheltered workshops, small businesses, and minority businesses.
(2) Rejection of bids. Any, and all, bids may be rejected. The reason for rejection shall be documented and made a part of the bid file.
(3) Discounts for early payment. Discounts for early payment may be taken into account in making awards only when all other conditions are equal.
(4) Tied bids. In the case of tie bids, an award shall be made to Wisconsin suppliers, in preference to out-of-state suppliers, as provided in s. 16.75 (1) (a), Stats. If the tie is between 2 Wisconsin bidders or 2 non-Wisconsin bidders, the successful bidder shall be selected by chance as determined by a witnessed and documented drawing of names or its equivalent.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1986, No. 369, eff. 10-1-86.