Ariz. Admin. Code § 18-15-824

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R18-15-824 - Resolution of Solicitation and Contract Award Protests

A. The Director has the authority to resolve a protest. The Director shall issue a written recommended decision within 21 days after a protest has been filed under R18-15-821. The recommended decision contain:

1. The protest;

2. The Offer submitted by the Interested Party;

3. The Offer of the firm that is being considered for Award;

4. The Solicitation, including the specifications or portions relevant to the appeal;

5. The abstract of Offers or relevant portions;

6. Any other documents that are relevant to the protest; and

7. The basis for the decision.

B. The Director shall furnish the recommended decision to the Board, with a copy to the Interested Party, by any method that provides evidence of receipt.

C. Within 30 days after the date the Director issues the written recommended decision, the Board shall review the recommended decision and accept, reject, or modify it. If the Board rejects or modifies the recommended decision, the Authority shall issue the rejection or modification and a written justification setting forth the reasons for the rejection or modification to the Interested Party. The decision of the Board is a final administrative decision.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-15-824

New Section made by final expedited rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 806, effective 4/3/2024.