The phrase "sole bidder" means there is only one person or company that is interested in buying or participating in something, such as an auction or contract bidding process. Full definition
Gural's Tioga Downs was the sole bidder for a fourth casino license after Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on gaming regulators to open a new bidding process. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Fair officials, including former First Deputy Commissioner Robert Haggerty and former Fair Director Daniel O'Hara, conducted an improper RFP process and ultimately gave the sole bidder more favorable terms than initially offered. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Columbia was the sole bidder to build the dorm — a project now caught up in a related state - filed criminal complaint — and has received about $ 5.2 million in aid from ESDC and other state programs for the downtown renovation. (newsday.com)