Va. Code § 2.2-4319: Cancellation, rejection of bids; waiver of informalities

A. An Invitation to Bid, a Request for Proposal, any other solicitation, or any and all bids or proposals, may be canceled or rejected. The reasons for cancellation or rejection shall be made part of the contract file. A public body shall not cancel or reject an Invitation to Bid, a Request for Proposal, any other solicitation, bid or proposal pursuant to this section solely to avoid awarding a contract to a particular responsive and responsible bidder or offeror.B. A public body may waive informalities in bids.1982, c. 647, § 11-42; 1998, c. 753; 2001, c. 844.