Authority to resolve protests. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority, subject to the approval of the City Manager and the city attorney, to settle and resolve any written protest. The Chief Procurement Officer shall obtain the requisite approvals and communicate said decision to the protesting party and shall submit said decision to the City Commission within 30 days after he/she receives the protest. In cases involving more than $25,000, the decision of the Chief Procurement Officer shall be submitted for approval or disapproval thereof to the City Commission after a favorable recommendation by the city attorney and the City Manager.
Authority to resolve protests. Prior to the commencement of an appeal to the Procurement Appeals Board concerning any protest, the Purchasing Agent shall attempt to resolve any protest filed by an interested party concerning any solicitation. If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the Purchasing Agent shall issue a decision in writing within five working days. The decision shall (1) state the reasons for the action taken, and (2) inform the interested party of their right to the administrative review as provided by the Procurement Appeals Board. A copy of the decision shall be mailed or otherwise furnished immediately to the protester and all other bidders. If not satisfied with the decision of the Purchasing Agent, any protester may appeal to the Procurement Appeals Board, but the decision shall be final unless the protester files a timely appeal with the Procurement Appeals Board.
Authority to resolve protests. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to resolve protests. the authority to take any action reasonably necessary to resolve a protest of an aggrieved bidder. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to take any action reasonably necessary to resolve a protest of an aggrieved Bidder. This authority shall be exercised in accordance with regulations promulgated by the T/LPA but shall not include the authority to Award money damages or attorneys' fees.
Authority to resolve protests. The chief procurement officer, after consultation with the city attorney, shall issue a written decision within ten days after receipt of the protest. Said decision shall be sent to the city manager with a copy to the protesting party. The city manager may then either resolve the protest or reject all proposals. The decision shall be sent to the city council. Any aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the city manager to award a solicitation or bid within five days of issuance of a written decision. Upon appeal of the decision of the city manager, the decision shall be submitted to the city council for approval or disapproval thereof.
