 
                          [REJECTION OF A BID]
 
 
     General rules:
 
            * Thank  the supplier for the time taken to submit the
              bid.
            * Given the reason for rejection of the bid.
            * Leave door open for possible future dealings with
              supplier.
 
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                                 COMPANY
                                 ADDRESS
                             CITY, STATE ZIP
 
 
     Date
 
 
     Name
     Company
     Address
     City, State Zip
 
     Dear            ,
 
          Thank you  for submitting a bid for [project].  We appreciate
     the time and effort it took to prepare and submit.
 
          We regret to inform you that another bidder  is being awarded
     the contract.   This  decision was  based on  several factors, but
     [price] was the primary consideration.
 
          We will be sure to include you in  any future  invitations to
     bid on our projects.
 
 
     Sincerely,
 
 
 
     Name
     Title
