by the Supreme Court of the United States, Leslie Miller, Inc. v. Arkansas…
“ Subjecting a federal contractor to the Arkansas contractor license requirements would give the State's licensing board a virtual power of review over the federal determination of "responsibility" and would thus frustrate the expressed federal policy of selecting the lowest responsible bidder. ”
by the Supreme Court of the United States, Leslie Miller, Inc. v. Arkansas…
“ The question whether a particular bidder is a 'responsible bidder' requires sound business judgment, and involves an evaluation of the bidder's experience, facilities, technical organization, reputation, financial resources, and other factors. ”
by the Supreme Court of the United States, Leslie Miller, Inc. v. Arkansas…
“ It seems to us that the immunity of the instruments of the United States from state control in the performance of their duties extends to a requirement that they desist from performance until they satisfy a state officer upon examination that they are competent for a necessary part of them and pay a fee for permission to go on. ”
