Pol-Bid Protest
policy bid protest modified Tue Nov 21 2023 12:51:03 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
University of Louisville
OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY
POLICY NAME
Bid Protest
EFFECTIVE DATE
POLICY NUMBER
PUR – 25.00
POLICY APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to University Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.
REASON FOR POLICY
KRS 45A.285; KRS 164A.555 to 164A.630
POLICY STATEMENT
Any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, or contractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or selection for award of a contract by the University of Louisville, may file a protest with the VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and/or designee within two calendar weeks after such aggrieved person knew or should have known the facts giving rise thereto.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Bidder may file Protest via Certified Mail with the VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and/or designee within two calendar weeks after such aggrieved person knows or should have known the facts giving rise thereto. All protests must be in writing and must use the phrase "Bid Protest" in the letter. The VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and/or designee shall review all facts presented and render a determination in writing promptly to the aggrieved person.
The aggrieved person may appeal the determination in writing via Certified Mail within four calendar days to the VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer who shall promptly issue a ruling in writing. A copy of such appeal must also be sent via certified mail to the VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and/or designee. The ruling of the VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer shall be the final action on behalf of the University. Copies of the bid protest procedure are available on request from the University of Louisville, Department of Procurement Services.
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Sally Molsberger – Chief Procurement Officer
Service Complex, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8223
purchase@louisville.edu
HISTORY
Original Date: Unknown
Revision Date(s): November 20, 2023
Reviewed Date(s): February 14, 2020; November 20, 2023
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