ENDNOTES 1. FOiles Bros. Hardware Co. v. Erb, Judge, 54 Ark. 654, 17 S.W. F (1891); U.5. v. Brookridge Farm, 111 F. 2d 461 (9th Cir. 1940). 2. Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, Vol. 1, Ch. 16, p. 5 (Jan., 1971 Ed.). 3. Constitution of Ark. Art. 19, Sec. 16 (County contracts for repair of public buildings and bridges must be competitively let); Ark. Code Ann. 22-9203 (1989 Cum. Supp. - public works contracts of state and political subdivisions must be competitively let if estimated cost exceeds stated amounts); Ark. Code Ann. 27-67-206, 207 (Arkansas State Highway Commission construction and repair contracts must be competitively let); 41 U.s.c. Sec. 5, 253; 4B c.F.R. 1.101 el 4. For example, see American Institute of Architects ("AlA") Document A701
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entitled "Instructions to Bidders". 5. See Ark. Code Ann. 22-90-203 (1989 Cum. Supp.); Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Ed. of 1991) at Section 102.02; 41 U.s.c. sec. 253-253b; AlA Document A 701. 6. Bailey v. Carler, 211 Ark. 369, 200 S.w. 2d 313 (1947); Scali v. Ullited Slates, 44 Ct. CI. 524 (1909). 7. Scolt tl. Ulliled Slates, 44 Ct. Cl. 524 (1909).
8. State ex rei. Arkansas State Highway
Commission v. Ottinger, 232 Ark. 35, 334 S.W. 2d 694 (1960); American IIISUrallCe Company v. Mountain Home School District No.9, 300 Ark. 547, 780 S.w. 2d 557 (1989); Alta Elec. & Mech. Co. v. Ullited Slales, 90 Ct. Cl. 466 (1940). 9. See discussion in Paul Hardematm, Inc. v. Arkallsas Power & Light Co., 380 F. Supp. 298 (E.D. Ark. 1974) at pp. 316-330. 10. Presidellt alld Co,mcil of MI. 51. Mary's College v. Ael,m Casualty aud Surely Co., 233 F. Supp. 787 (D. Md. 1964). 11. Arkausas State Highway Departmeut v. Ottiuger, supra. 232 Ark. 35, 334 S.W. 2d 694 (1960). 12. Palll Hardematlt" IlIc., 380 F. Supp. 298. 13. FAR 14.406-3(b); B & A Elec. Co., B197437, Feb. 18, 1981,811 CPD para. 147; 52 Compo Gen. 25B (1972). 14. FAR 14.406-1; Amerimu Shipbuildiug CO. V. Uuiled Slales, 654 F. 2d 75 (Ct. Cl. 19 1). 15. American 5IEipb"ildillg Co. v. United Stales, 654 F 2d 75 (Ct. Cl. 1981). 16. Kelmeth E. Curran Illc. v. State, 215 A. 2d 702 ( .H.1965). 17. Broil/ley COlltracting Co., Inc. v. United Slates, 596 F. 2d 448 (Ct. Cl. t979). 18. Dn'tltw1/ v. Star Paving Co., 51 Cal. 2d 409,333 P. 2d 757 (1958); Imues Baird CO. V. Gilllbel Bros., 64 F. 2d 344 (2nd Cir. 1933); F. B. ReYl/o/ds v. Texarkalla COllstrllctioll COlllpallY, 237 Ark. 583, 374 S.w. 2d 818 (1964); HOllie Eleclric of Lelloir, fI,c. V. Hall & Ullderdow1/ Heating & Air Conditioni/lg Co., 358 S.E. 2d 539 (N.C. App. 1987). See also Siegfried & Lawrence, Home Electric v. Hall & Underdown Heating & Air Conditioning: Mutuality Remains the Only Solution to the Construction Bidding Problem, 9 The onst. L. O. 4 (November 1989); Dew::. & Ruprecht, The Pit and the Pendulum: Balancing the Equities in the Construction Bidding Process, 10 The Const. L. O. 3 (August 1990); Hughes & Hurley, Home Electric/Hall versus Drennan/Star Paving: Mutuality Is No Substitllte for Equity, 10 The Const. L. '0. 3 (August 1990); Rowe &
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20. Ce"tex COllstruction Co., I"c. v. James, 374 F. 2d 921 (8th Cir. 1967 - Arkansas law). 21. If rescission is sought prior to an award the Comptroller General has jurisdiction per 31 U.s.C 3551 el . (1989 Cum. Supp.). After award the Comptroller General lacks jurisdiction, Sphere Mallagelllelll, B-202976, May 26, 1981, 81-1 CPO para. 44, and the claim must go to either the Claims Court or the relevant BCA under 41 U.s.C 601 et . 22. Celltex COllstructioll Co. v. James, 374 F. 2d 921 (8th Cir. 1967). 23. 72 C).S. Supp. Pubtic Contracts Section 14. 24. State v. Hensel Phelps CO/lstrucliml Co., 634 s.w. 2d 168 (Mo. 1982). 25. Hubbard v. E1alll, 238 Ark. 976,385 S.W. 2d 925 (1965).
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