A. If a timely and complete protest is filed, the award of a contract shall be stayed until all administrative remedies have been exhausted, unless the city manager determines, in writing, that award of the contract pending resolution of the protest is in the best interest of the city.

B. Notice of the stay, protest and decision of the city manager whether or not to grant the stay shall be delivered to all interested parties within three (3) business days of receipt of a properly filed protest. [Ord. 14-27 § 4.]