Section 660.280  Binding Contract

a)         Once an award has been made, the bidder is bound to perform according to the terms and conditions of the contract, the Invitation for Bids and this Part.

b)         An approved contract executed by the Department is required before the State is bound.  An award may be canceled any time by the Department prior to execution in order to protect the public interest and integrity of the bidding process or for any other reason if, in the judgment of the Department, the best interests of the State will be promoted.