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14. Opening of Bids. 1- (Cross out inapplicable word) Bids will be opened (publicly) (p+es►). 14.1 When Bids are opened publicly they will read aloud, and an abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major alternates (if any) will be made available after the opening of Bids. 14.2 When Bids are opened privately, an abstract of the same information will (not) be made available to Bidders within seven days after the date of Bid opening. 15. Bids to Remain Open. .. All Bids shall remain open for sixty days after the day of the Bid opening, but Owner may, in his sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid Security prior to that date. 16. Award of Contract. • 16.1 Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and •� all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional Bids. .1 Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of words. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. +si 16.2 In evaluating Bids, Owner shall consider the qualifications of the 'as Bidders, whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and alternates and unit prices if requested in the Bid forms. It is Owner's intent to accept alternates (if any are accepted) in the order in which they are listed in the Bid form but Owner may accept them in any order or combination. ++ 16.3 Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and other persons and organizations (including those who Are to furnish the principal items of material or equipment) proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of Subcontractors and other persons and organizations must be submitted as provided in the Supplementary Conditions. Operating costs, maintenance considerations, performance data and guarantees of materials and equipment may also be considered by Owner. 16.4 Owner may conduct such investigations as he deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any B:d and to establish the responsibility, qualifications r ani financial ability of the Bidders, proposed Subcontrctors and other persons and organizatins to do the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner's satisfction within the prescribed time. -6-