bid protest
A bid protest is a formal complaint filed by a company or individual when they believe that the process of awarding a government contract was unfair or violated regulations. This can occur if they think that the winning bid did not meet the required criteria, was improperly evaluated, or if there was bias involved. The protest is typically submitted to a government agency or a legal body, and it may lead to a review of the decision, possibly resulting in the re-evaluation of bids or even a new bidding process.
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A bid protest is a formal challenge to the decision made by a government agency regarding contract awards. When a company submits a proposal for a government contract and believes it was treated unfairly—such as if the evaluation process was flawed or if rules were not followed—it can file a protest. This process allows the aggrieved party to seek a review of the decision, often resulting in a reevaluation of bids or a reconsideration of the award. Bid protests help ensure transparency and fairness in government contracting.