OPA Appeal No. BP-A007 (DPW96-RFP-015, Provide Professional Design Services and Construction of 90 Classrooms) in RE Appeal of Mariana Pacific Inc. Represented by its Vice President, Mr. Owen G. Walker

Summary

DPW/PSS request for proposals for new school classrooms included specs for size, location, and number of units.  Shortlist of 3 builders selected by committee from pool of 12 proposals.  After oral presentation by shortlisted proposals, Agency selected firm for award, then significantly amended scope of work for project during contract negotiations.  Held: shortlisting of proposers not contemplated by procurement regulations; agency cannot amend scope of work without allowing all parties to amend proposals or cancelling and republishing RFP.