18A:18A-56. Withdrawal of designation a. If the board of education determines that two bids from small businesses, minority or women's businesses cannot be obtained, the board may withdraw the designation of the set-aside contract and resolicit bids on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The cancelled designation shall not be considered in determining whether or not the board attained its goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act. b. If the board of education determines that the acceptance of the lowest responsible bid will result in the payment of an unreasonable price, the board shall reject all bids and withdraw the designation of the set-aside contract. Small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or women's business enterprises, as appropriate, shall be notified in writing of the set-aside cancellation, the reasons for the rejection and the board's intent to resolicit bids on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The cancelled bid solicitation shall not be considered in determining whether or not the board attained its goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act. P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 6; amended 1988,c.37,s.6.
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