Bid Protests and Minor Deviation
Case law holds that a minor deviation from the instructions to bidders can be ignored, but only if the deviation is not material, i.e., the deviation did not result in an unfair economic advantage. See C.H. Barco Contracting Co. v. State of Florida, Department of Transportation , 483 So2.d 796 (Fla. 1st DCA 1986). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com