Bader v. Sharp

Marvel, Vice Chancellor:

In July, 1954, the State Highway Department of the State of Delaware advertised by publication and mailing for bids on its Contract No. 1224-(4) for the erection of the superstructure for a proposed Walnut Street Bridge in Wilmington. Those wishing to bid competitively were directed to submit sealed bids and attention was drawn to the special provisions of the proposed contract, the standard specifications governing contract work for the Department and the proposed contract agreement itself. Bidders were directed to submit bids upon forms provided by the Department.…