Bid Protests

Just a reminder that RCW 39.04.105, which applies to municipalities (cities, counties, towns, districts, other public agencies - See RCW 39.04.010 for definition), establishes a procedure for how to deal with bid protests on public works projects.

• Protest must be submitted in writing no later than two full business days following bid opening.
• Municipality can't execute contract with any other bidder than the protesting bidder without providing at least two full business days' written notice of the intent to execute a contract for the project.
  

It's a good idea to make sure you have protest procedures in your bidding documents that are consistent with the State law.