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where the problems come from. <br /> Paul said her -Firm was not the low bid (for masonry ) , they came in much <br /> higher and that is why the other contractor (Stene) did not carry her. You <br /> didn 't win the game . <br /> Ms . Donohue said Mashpee is going to wish she won the game when they see <br /> what they end up with as a final product. <br /> Dave Backer from Stone said they feel they have complied with the documents <br /> and feel they -Followed the rules and regulations . <br /> Frank Marina from Eastern said when they prepared their bid , they added up <br /> all the numbers and came to this price , using WBE/MBE business , as the bid <br /> required . <br /> By allowing the waiver , you allowed the low bidder to work the formula <br /> backwards , it is not a level playing surface . They can go back ( after <br /> submitting their bid ) , make changes and put things together. Eastern was <br /> not afforded that opportunity . <br /> Pawl said that is not true , Eastern could have elected to do that . <br /> Mr . Marino said it was their decision to do the right thing . You put a <br /> fork in the road . <br /> Paul said he has heard most of these comments already , during the week . <br /> These people have talked , through Bob Whritenour and letters on these <br /> issues . <br /> He said the situation still stands , Eastern carried a higher minority sub <br /> bid . All the general contractor ' s bids said they received all the addenda. <br /> Merry Sue asked if it is the Committee ' s legal obligation to take the low <br /> bidder? <br /> Paul said yes , unless there is a reason , clear information , to move on to <br /> another one . <br /> Joe said that every bidder had the chance to select the 10 day waiver. <br /> Peter said after the addenda was issued, some firms revised their bids .and <br /> some went forward with their original submission and that was the -f'irm' s <br /> decision . They had the opportunity to change but they were not flexible <br /> enough to deal with the reality of the situation . <br /> Ian asked if this question was raised a the pre-bid conference? <br /> Joel said the 10 day extension was asked for at the pre--bid meeting . As a <br /> result, Town Counsel developed the form and then inserted the 10 day waiver <br /> as an addenda. <br /> Joe made a motion to accept all 10 alternates . Merry Sue seconded <br /> the motion . All members were in favor 6-0 . ** <br /> Paul made a motion the Committee recommend to the Selectmen they <br /> accept Stone Building Company ' s waiver for• a 10 day extension of <br /> MBE/WBE par'ticipa'tion . Merry Sue seconded the motion . All members <br /> were in favor 6-0 . ** <br /> 3 <br />