Section 526.5540  Violation of Statute or Rule

a)         Determination that Solicitation or Award Violates Law

If the CPO or the SPO finds that the solicitation or proposed award is in violation of statute or rule, the CPO or the SPO may cancel the solicitation or proposed award, or make modifications to correct the violation, if such correction may be legally accomplished.

b)         Determination that Contract Violates the Code or this Part

Contracts based on awards or solicitations that were in violation of law shall be terminated at no cost to the University unless statute or rule allows the University to modify, ratify, or take other corrective action.

c)         Effect of Declaring a Contract Null and Void

In all cases in which a contract is voided, the University  shall endeavor to return those supplies delivered under the contract that have not been used or distributed.  No further payments shall be made under the contract.