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Staff proposes clarifying “lowest and best” definition in Moraine Codified Ordinance 159.01 after tied bids
3787223 · June 11, 2025
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Summary
City staff recommended adding language to Moraine Codified Ordinance 159.01 to define what constitutes the “lowest and best” bid — listing factors such as past performance, warranty, delivery date and adherence to specifications — after two identical bids were received on a paving project.
City staff presented an amendment to Moraine Codified Ordinance (MCO) 159.01 to clarify how the city should determine the “lowest and best” bidder when competitive bids are identical.
The proposed language says that "lowest and best" means the bid that provides the best…
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