A. Pre-Award Notice Timeline. A protest based on alleged improprieties or ambiguities in an invitation to bid or a request for proposals must be filed with the purchasing agent at least ten (10) business days before the due date of the bid or proposal. Failure to meet this timeline shall constitute a waiver of the protesting party’s rights and bar any further action regarding this matter.

B. Post-Award Notice Timeline. Any party bidding or submitting a proposal for a contract with the city that is adversely affected by the provisions of this chapter, or regulations promulgated hereunder, or by any acts of the city in connection with the intention of the city to award a city contract, may protest to the city manager, in writing, personally received at the office of the city purchasing agent within five (5) business days from the date of notice of intent to award a contract. The protest may be hand delivered, delivered by mail or by facsimile and must comply with the requirements of this section.

C. The purchasing agent shall immediately give notice of a protest filed to all interested parties. [Ord. 14-27 § 4.]