PAP.2.11.020 Bid Protests

(a) Any actual or prospective individual or contractor may protest the solicitation or award of a contract for serious violations of the principles of this Ordinance.

(b) Any protest against a solicitation must be received before the due date for receipt of bids or proposals, and any protest against the award of a contract must be received within five (5) calendar days after contract award, or the protest will not be considered.

(c) All bid protests shall be in writing, submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer, who shall issue a written decision on the matter.

(d) The CPO may, at his or her discretion, suspend the procurement pending resolution of the protest, if warranted by the facts presented.