Ray Bell Construction Co. v. School District

WALLER, Justice:

We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Ray Bell Const. Co. v. School Dist. of Greenville Cty., 324 S.C. 320, 478 S.E.2d 67 (1996). We reverse and remand.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL POSTURE

In June 1994, Respondent Greenville County School District (“District”) issued an Invitation for Construction Bids on a new high school. Three contractors submitted bids for the project: (1) Respondent M.B. Kahn Construction Company, Inc. (“Kahn”); (2) Petitioner Ray Bell Construction Company, Inc. (“Ray Bell”); and (3) Ellis-Don Construction, Inc. When bids were opened,…