Section 2000.630  Evaluation of Protest or Objection

The Director of Purchasing shall immediately investigate the allegations against the procurement action.  The nature of the allegations will determine the investigative procedure utilized:

a)         In all actions suspending or debarring a Bidder, the Bidder will be required to submit a written statement as required above.  After investigation of the allegations, the Director of Purchasing will issue a written final decision.

b)         In all other procurement actions, such as contract interpretation or termination, bid procedures, specifications or evaluations, the Bidder will be required to submit a written statement as required above.  The Director of Purchasing will investigate the allegations and will issue a final written decision.