A construction manager is responsible for the bid review and evaluation of an $85 million...

According to theCMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice (SOP), Chapter 6 – Contract Administration, the Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring that all bid procedures are handled in strict accordance with theprocurement requirementsandinstructions to bidders.

CMAA guidance emphasizes:

“In the event of irregularities during the bidding or proposal submission process, the Construction Manager must immediately notify the Owner and refer to the procurement documents for direction before taking any independent action.”

The CM must maintain impartiality, protect the integrity of the bidding process, andavoid unilateral decisionsthat could imply bias or alter bid fairness. Since the bid in question was timestamped incorrectly, the proper step is toinform the Ownerandreview the bidding instructionsto determine the correct procedural resolution.

References (CMAA Construction Manager Documents / Study Guide):

CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice, Chapter 6 – Contract Administration, Section: “Procurement and Bidding Procedures,” pp. 61–64.

CMAA CM Study Guide, Contract Administration Domain, Objective 6.1: “Ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance in the bid process.”