Section 6.170  Delivery of Bids

Bids shall be sealed and submitted in the manner specified or allowed by the Invitation for Bids.  When sent by mail, the sealed bid shall be addressed to the CPO at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received.  All bids shall be delivered and received by the CPO prior to the time and at the place specified in the Invitation for Bids.  The date and time of receipt will be recorded.  Bids will remain sealed and will be stored in a secure place until the date and time established for bid opening.  Bids received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.