§102-9  Contracts to be in writing; highest
responsible bidder.  All such contracts shall be in writing, shall be
executed by the officer letting the contract in the name of the State, county,
or the board, bureau, or commission thereof authorized to let contracts in its
own name, as the case may be, and shall be made with the highest responsible
bidder, if such bidder qualifies by providing the security required by sections
102-11 and 102-12.  If the highest and best bid or any other bid is rejected,
or if the bidder to whom the contract was awarded fails to enter into the
contract and furnish satisfactory security, the officer may, in the officer's
discretion, award the contract to the next highest and best remaining
responsible bidder. [L 1959, c 245, §8; Supp, pt of §7B-8; HRS §102-9; gen ch
1985]



 



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  Mandamus will not be granted unsuccessful bidder where
contract has been executed and there has been part performance by awardee;
taxpayer's suit contesting award of contract under invalid specifications.  47
H. 499, 393 P.2d 60.