AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The losing bidder for a state natural gas contract argues that the bidding process was ambiguous and flawed and should be re-opened with a more clearly written request for proposals.
Summit Natural Gas of Maine went before a state board on Tuesday to argue its case.
Summit said its $150 million plan created more jobs.
The winning proposal by Maine Natural Gas Corp. would create 46 jobs with a $19.3 million investment.
The state asked for bids to supply natural gas to state property on both sides of the Kennebec River in Augusta.
The Kennebec Journal (http://bit.ly/TEoieJ ) reports that Maine Natural Gas officials said they won the bid in a fair, if imperfect, process.
The sides have until Aug. 24 to submit final written closing statements. The panel would then issue a decision.
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Information from: Kennebec Journal, http://www.kjonline.com/
