A. The bidding or quoting time shall be as determined by the Agent. All invitations to bid shall provide sufficient time to allow bidders an opportunity to prepare and submit their bid. The Agent shall have the discretion to lengthen or shorten bid or quote time should special circumstances or needs dictate a shorter or longer time frame. All bids and withdrawals must be received on or before the time specified on the bid, at the place designated in the bid document. No deviations will be allowed and late bids and timely withdrawals will be returned unopened.

B. All bids shall be date stamped, prior to opening. Precautions will be taken to insure security in respect to the bids. Bids which are received but which do not identify the Invitation to Bid or the time for bid opening may be opened but solely for identification purposes, and only by officially designated personnel. All late bids or late withdrawal requests will be date and time recorded.