Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 60-10-6 - Protests6.1. Submission of Protest. 6.1.a. Protests based on bid or specifications must be submitted no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid close. Protest of a purchase order or contract award must be submitted no later than five (5) working days after the award. The vendor is responsible for knowing the bid close and award dates. Protests received after these dates may be rejected at the option of the Secretary or designee.6.1.b. All protests must be submitted in writing to the Department and contain the following information: 6.1.b.i. The name and address of the protestor;6.1.b.ii. The requisition, solicitation, purchase order or contract numbers;6.1.b.iii. A statement of the grounds of protest;6.1.b.iv. Supporting documentation, if necessary; and6.1.b.v. The resolution or relief sought.6.1.c. Failure to submit the information shall be grounds for rejection of the protest by the Secretary.6.2. Protest Review.6.2.a. The Secretary or his/her designee shall review the matter of protest and issue a written decision. A hearing may be conducted at the option of the Secretary or assigned designee. Continuation or delay of a purchase order or contract award is at the discretion of the Secretary.6.2.b. The Department may refuse to review any protests when the matter involved has been decided in a previous protest by the Department.