Prior to contract award, but after the solicitation has been released, a potential bidder or respondent may submit a written letter of protest regarding inadequate or restrictive specifications.
Such protest should conform to the requirements of the Procurement Protest Policy and must be received by the close of business by the State not less than ten (10) business days (as defined by the State work calendar) prior to the proposal or bid due date.
Telephone conversations with buyers or the requesting agency are undocumented communications and do not waive or modify the requirements of a solicitation.
The Procurement Division will review all protests or appeals and, if a modification to the solicitation is appropriate, will issue an addendum to all prospective bidders to whom the solicitation documents have been sent.

Sec. 2. In determining whether an offeror is responsive, a purchasing agent may consider the following factors:
(1) Whether the offeror has submitted an offer that conforms in all material respects to the specifications.
(2) Whether the offeror has submitted an offer that complies specifically with the solicitation and the instructions to offerors.
(3) Whether the offeror has complied with all applicable statutes, ordinances, resolutions, or rules pertaining to the award of a public contract.

Sec. 15.5. (a) “Responsible bidder or quoter” means one who is capable of performing the contract requirements fully and who has the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance.
(b) “Responsive bidder or quoter” means one who has submitted a bid or quote conforming in all material respects to the specifications.

Sec. 2. (a) A governmental body may adopt rules governing the purchase of services for the governmental body.
(b) The purchasing agency of a governmental body may establish policies regarding the purchase of services for the governmental body.

Appeals
If a Bidder or Offeror receives an adverse determination, the Bidder or Offeror may submit a request for appeal to the Commissioner

(e) If the event is the receiving of bids, notice shall be published two (2) times, at least one (1) week apart, with the second publication made at least seven (7) days before the date the bids will be received.

Sec. 1. (a) A purchasing agency may conduct a reverse auction for the purchase of supplies by using an Internet purchasing site to:
(1) issue an invitation for bids; and
(2) receive bids.
(b) Except as provided in this chapter, a purchasing agency and a bidder must comply with the requirements of this article when participating in a reverse auction.