13. Where it is decided after tenders are opened that a contract is not to be awarded following a public call for tenders, the lowest compliant tenderer shall receive as compensation and final settlement for expenses incurred the amount of(1) $2,000 where the estimated amount of the contract is equal to or greater than $500,000 but less than $1,000,000; or
(2) $5,000 where the estimated amount of the contract is equal to or greater than $1,000,000.