Receipt of Timely Protest. When the City receives a timely and complete written protest, the Purchasing Manager, with assistance from the City Attorney, shall make one of the following determinations:
i. Determine that a violation of rules and statutes has occurred prior to the award of the contract and inform you and other interested parties of the determination. The City will prepare updated solicitation documents and will re-solicit.
ii. Determine that no violation of rules or statutes has occurred and inform you and other interested parties of the decision by letter. The reasons for the determination will be presented in the letter.
iii. Determine that a violation of rules and statutes has occurred after the award of the contract and inform you and other interested parties of the determination. However, the awarded contract will not be canceled. As needed, corrective actions may be taken with purchasing or any other pertinent City staff.
iv. A determination will usually be made within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of the formal protest.
v. Any written decisions by the Purchasing Manager shall be the final administrative action for the City. DEFINITIONS, STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
