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Bid Opening

In Plain English

The public event where all submitted bids are opened and the prices are announced.

Definition

A bid opening is the formal event at which sealed bids are opened and read aloud, typically in a public setting for government projects. All interested parties may attend to hear competing prices as they are announced. Bid openings ensure transparency and fairness in the competitive bidding process.

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