A recent decision on a bid protest highlights the need for awarding authorities to carefully scrutinize their bidding requirements to maximize their shrinking capital budgets during this recession. The Boston Water & Sewer Commission (“BWSC”) has long been a provider of opportunities for UCANE members that attempt to diligently control its procedures including bid submissions. However, such efforts have resulted in bid disputes due to the strictness and processes insisted upon by the BWSC. (more)