Section 9-2-1017 and subsection (b)(xii) of this section seem to indicate that the insurance was to be bought not for the state or municipality but for the individual police officers, perhaps as a fringe benefit to encourage the acquisition of persons willing to become law enforcement officers. Town of Jackson v. Shaw, 569 P.2d 1246, 1977 Wyo. LEXIS 288 (Wyo. 1977). Prospective low bidder must substantially comply with statutory requirements. -- The fact that the low bidder could establish itself as qualified to do the work on a state project in the judgment of the court on the basis of post-award court proceedings was immaterial, given its lack of response or noncompliance with the prescribed requirements of the proposal forms. Bids for public contracts must substantially comply with the requirements of the specifications for bidding and the directions to prospective bidders. The determination as to whether these requirements are satisfied and the awarding of a contract are acts of discretion which will be enjoined only if done illegally, arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably. State v. Weisz & Sons, 713 P.2d 176, 1986 Wyo. LEXIS 458 (Wyo. 1986). Law reviews. -- For article, "Governmental Immunity from Damage Actions in Wyoming -- Part II," see 7 Land & Water L. Rev. 617 (1972). Am. Jur. 2d, ALR and C.J.S. references. -- Standing of disappointed bidder on public contract to seek damages under 42 USC § 1983 for public authorities' alleged violation of bidding procedures, 86 ALR Fed 904.
Section 9-2-1017 and subsection (b)(xii) of this section seem to indicate that the insurance was to be bought not for the state or municipality but for the individual police officers, perhaps as a fringe benefit to encourage the acquisition of persons willing to become law enforcement officers. Town of Jackson v. Shaw, 569 P.2d 1246, 1977 Wyo. LEXIS 288 (Wyo. 1977). Prospective low bidder must substantially comply with statutory requirements. -- The fact that the low bidder could establish itself as qualified to do the work on a state project in the judgment of the court on the basis of post-award court proceedings was immaterial, given its lack of response or noncompliance with the prescribed requirements of the proposal forms. Bids for public contracts must substantially comply with the requirements of the specifications for bidding and the directions to prospective bidders. The determination as to whether these requirements are satisfied and the awarding of a contract are acts of discretion which will be enjoined only if done illegally, arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably. State v. Weisz & Sons, 713 P.2d 176, 1986 Wyo. LEXIS 458 (Wyo. 1986). Law reviews. -- For article, "Governmental Immunity from Damage Actions in Wyoming -- Part II," see 7 Land & Water L. Rev. 617 (1972). Am. Jur. 2d, ALR and C.J.S. references. -- Standing of disappointed bidder on public contract to seek damages under 42 USC § 1983 for public authorities' alleged violation of bidding procedures, 86 ALR Fed 904.
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