Austen Construction,a General Contractor,advertised for Bids from Subcontractors on the Electrical

Austen Construction,a general contractor,advertised for bids from subcontractors on the electrical work for the renovation of one of State University's parking structures.The advertisement announced that the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.Bronte,a responsible electrical subcontractor,submitted the lowest bid to Austen for the electrical portion of the work.Austen informed Bronte that she should begin work immediately.Bronte then stated that she is "withdrawing" her bid from Austen.Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A) Austen should not rely on Bronte's offer to do the electrical work.
B) Austen has accepted Bronte's offer,thereby forming a contract.
C) Austen is not bound by Bronte's bid until he informs her of his intent to accept.
D) Bronte has accepted Austen's offer by submitting the lowest bid.