The firm’s client was the second-lower bidder on a public works contract that involved campus improvements for a local school district. Valued at over $10,000,000.00, the client initially protested the unfavorable contract award themselves. After lawyers for the low bidder defended the protest, the district gave the client a mere 24 hours to respond. The client immediately turned to Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP.
Timely Response to client results in $10 million bid protest award.
The firm’s attorneys met the district’s short deadline and successfully refuted the defense to the protest. By identifying both evidence and law — and demonstrating the low bidder had failed to comply with bidding instructions and, thus, had an unfair advantage — the district had no option but to accept the protest — and our client’s bid. The contract valued at over $10 million for the project was awarded to the firm’s client.
Counsel: Jason R. Thornton and Scott M. Bennett