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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 (Stone) did not carry her. You <br /> didn ' t win the game. 1. <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 Packer from Stone said they feel they have complied with the documents <br /> and feel they followed the rules and regulations. <br /> Frank Marino 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 /> Paul said that is not true, Eastern could have elected to do that. <br /> j 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 /> j 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 /> I,I 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 firm' 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 participation . Merry Sue seconded the motion . All members <br /> were in favor 6-0 . ** <br /> 3 <br />