2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 39.10.080: Negotiated adjustments to lowest bid or proposal — When allowed. (Effective until July 1, 2007.)

Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 39.04.015, a public body is authorized to negotiate an adjustment to the lowest bid or proposal price for a public works project awarded under *RCW 39.10.050 and 39.10.060 based upon agreed changes to the contract plans and specifications under the following conditions:

(1) All responsive bids or proposal prices exceed the available funds, as certified by an appropriate fiscal officer;

(2) The apparent low-responsive bid or proposal does not exceed the available funds by the greater of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or two percent for projects valued over ten million dollars; and

(3) The negotiated adjustment will bring the bid or proposal price within the amount of available funds.

[1994 c 132 § 8.]