Sec. 28-82(1). The contract officer shall issue a written decision within fourteen (14) days after a protest has been filed pursuant to section 28-78. The decision shall contain an explanation of the basis of the decision.
Sec. 28-82(2). The contract officer shall furnish a copy of the decision to the protestant, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt.
Sec. 28-82(3). The time limit for decisions set forth in subsection (1) of this section may be extended by the director for a reasonable time not to exceed thirty (30) days beyond the original fourteen (14) day time period. The contract officer shall notify the protestant in writing that the time for the issuance of a decision has been extended and the date by which a decision will be issued.
Sec. 28-82(4). If the contract officer fails to issue a decision within the time limits set forth in subsection (1) or (3) of this section, the protestant may proceed as if the contract officer had issued an adverse decision.
Sec. 28-82(5). The contract officer's decision shall contain a statement regarding the appeals process that is available pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)