(A) Except for small purchases or limited solicitations, a bidder, offeror or contractor aggrieved in connection with the solicitation, award or administration of a contract, may protest to the City Council. A resident taxpayer may also protest. The City Council may exercise its discretion when it decides what is in the best interest of the city.
(B) In the event the protest concerns the administration of an existing contract, the protesting party must follow the protest procedure set out in the contract. If there is no procedure stated in the contract, the protesting party must submit a protest in writing no later than 14 days after the cause of action, question or dispute has arisen. If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the City Council shall issue a written decision on the protest within 30 days after the receipt of the protest. In issuing the final decision, the decision must state the reason for the action taken by the city with regard to the contract.
(C) DAYS mean calendar days as defined in ARM X.1.201.
(Ord. 173, passed 9-10-2001)