Challenge Procedures. 1. In the event of a complaint by a supplier of a Party that there has been a breach of this Chapter in the context of procurement by another Party, that Party shall encourage the supplier to seek resolution of its complaint in consultation with the procuring entity of that other Party. In such instances the procuring entity of that other Party shall accord timely and impartial consideration to any such complaint, in such a manner that is not prejudicial to obtaining corrective measures under the challenge system.
Challenge Procedures. (i) A challenge must be in writing and shall –
Challenge Procedures. 1. In the event of a complaint by a supplier that there has been a breach of this Chapter in the context of a government procurement, each Party shall encourage the supplier to seek resolution of its complaint in consultation with the procuring entity. In such instances the procuring entity shall accord impartial and timely consideration to any such complaint, in a manner that is not prejudicial to obtaining corrective measures under the challenge system. 2. Each Party shall provide non- discriminatory, timely, transparent and effective procedures enabling suppliers to challenge alleged breaches of this Chapter arising in the context of government procurements in which they have, or have had, an interest. 3. Each Party shall provide its challenge procedures in writing and make them generally available. 4. Each Party shall ensure that documentation relating to all aspects of the process concerning government procurement covered by this Chapter shall be retained at least for three years. 5. The interested supplier may be required to initiate a challenge procedure and notify the procuring entity within specified time-limits from the time when the basis of the complaint is known or reasonably should have been known, but in no case within a period of less than 10 days. 6. Challenges shall be heard by an impartial and independent reviewing authority with no interest in the outcome of the government procurement and the members of which are secure from external influence during the term of appointment. A reviewing authority which is not a court shall either be subject to judicial review or shall have procedures which provide at least the following: (a) participants can be heard before an opinion is given or a decision is reached; (b) participants can be represented and accompanied; (c) participants shall have access to all proceedings; (d) proceedings can take place in public; (e) opinions or decisions are given in writing with a statement describing the basis for the opinions or decisions; (f) witnesses can be presented; and (g) documents are disclosed to the reviewing authority. 7. Challenge procedures shall provide for: (a) rapid interim measures to correct breaches of this Chapter and to preserve commercial opportunities. Such action may result in suspension of the procurement process. However, procedures may provide that overriding adverse consequences for the interests concerned, including the public interest, may be taken into account in deciding whether su...
Challenge Procedures. Any challenge to the recognized Association as defined in this Agreement shall be in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Sections 4117 ORC.
Challenge Procedures. 1. The challenge procedures shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the annex to this article for the Parties indicated therein.
Challenge Procedures. 1. Each Party shall establish a timely, effective, transparent and non-discriminatory administrative or judicial review procedure through which a supplier may submit challenges related to a covered procurement in which the supplier has an interest, alleging a breach of this Chapter.
Challenge Procedures. 1. The Parties must provide non-discriminatory, timely, transparent and effective procedures enabling suppliers or service providers to challenge alleged breaches of the Agreement arising in the context of procurements in which they have, or have had, an interest. The challenge procedures laid down in Annex V shall apply.
Challenge Procedures. Any employee or group of employees, or any labor organization acting on their behalf, which challenges the Association as the exclusive bargaining representative shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Challenge Procedures. 284. In the event of a complaint by a supplier that there has been a breach of this Chapter in the context of a government procurement, each Party shall encourage the supplier to seek resolution of its complaint in consultation with the procuring entity. In such instances the procuring entity shall accord impartial and timely consideration to any such complaint, in a manner that is not prejudicial to obtaining corrective measures under the challenge system. 285. Each Party shall provide non-discriminatory, timely, transparent and effective procedures enabling suppliers to challenge alleged breaches of this Chapter arising in the context of government procurements in which they have, or have had, an interest.
Challenge Procedures. 1. In order to promote fair, open and impartial procurement procedures, each Party shall adopt and maintain challenge procedures for purchases covered by this Chapter in accordance with the following:
