A. Authority. The Director of Purchasing, after consultation with the State’s Attorney, is authorized to settle any procedural protest regarding the solicitation or award of a County Contract prior to an appeal to the McHenry County Board, or any committee thereof. The Director of Purchasing, after consulting with the State’s Attorney, is authorized to make recommendations on the settlement of any monetary claim to the appropriate committees of the McHenry County Board for their consideration.
B. Notice to the Contractor of the Director of Purchasing’s Decision. If the protest or claim is not resolved by a mutual agreement, the Director of Purchasing shall promptly issue a decision in writing, and it shall be immediately mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contractor. The decision shall state the reasons for the decision reached, and shall inform the Contractor of its appeal rights under Subsection C. of this Section.
C. Finality of Director of Purchasing’s Decision; Contractor’s Right to Appeal. The Director of Purchasing’s decision shall be final and conclusive unless, within ten (10) calendar days from the date of receipt of the decision, the Chairman of the Administrative Services Committee receives a written appeal from the Contractor.
D. Failure to Render Timely Decision. If the Director of Purchasing does not issue a written decision regarding any protest or claim within ten (10) calendar days after written request for a final decision, or within such longer period as may be agreed upon between the parties, then the aggrieved party may proceed as if an adverse decision had been received.
(Ord. 7741, passed 7-16-2019)