Hanson's Water Works Supply Co. v. Driggs

OPINION

HAIRE, Judge.

On this appeal we are required to determine whether the appellant was entitled to a 5% preference in its bid on a contract for the furnishing of water meters to the appellee City of Phoenix. The facts show that the City of Phoenix asked for bids for the furnishing of certain water meters to be paid for from public funds. The lowest bidder was appellee Rockwell Manufacturing Company, and appellant was the third lowest bidder. Neither Rockwell nor the second lowest bidder claimed the 5% preference allowed by A.R.S. § 34 — 243. Appellant claimed this preference, and if the…