§ 36.20 FILING OF A PROTEST.
   (A)   An interested party may protest the award of a bid, the proposed award of a bid, or a solicitation for supplies, services, professional services, or construction by filing with the City Administrator, within ten days of the award of the bid or contract, the following information in writing:
      (1)   Name, address, and telephone number of the protester;
      (2)   Signature of the protester or the protester’s representative;
      (3)   Identification of the bid under protest;
      (4)   A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including copies of relevant documents; and
      (5)   The form of relief requested.
   (B)   The City Administrator shall have authority, prior to the commencement of an action in court concerning the controversy, to settle and resolve a protest by an aggrieved bidder, offeror, or a contractor, actual or prospective, concerning the solicitation or award of a bid or contract. If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the City Administrator shall issue a decision in writing within ten calendar days. The decision shall:
      (1)   State the reasons for the action taken; and
      (2)   Inform the protester of the right to request a review of the decision by City Council.
   (C)   If the protestor requests a review by City Council the matter shall be placed on the agenda for City Council consideration at the next Council meeting scheduled after the request is received.
(Ord. 12-02, passed 8-27-2002; Am. Ord. 14-17, passed 5-9-17)