Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Technology Management and Budget
Purchasing Division
State Printing - Prevailing Wage Rates
Section R. 24.66 - Challenges
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 6.
(1) The grounds upon which a bidder may be challenged are:
(2) A challenge shall be filed at the office of the purchasing division with the director of the division and shall be accompanied by an affidavit of service on the challenged bidder by certified mail, return receipt requested. The challenger shall make clear, specific, and detailed factual statements to support the grounds alleged and verify the same.
(3) Within 7 days after service of the challenge upon him, the challenged bidder shall serve his written verified answer upon the director of the purchasing division by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(4) Upon expiration of the time provided for an answer, the director of the purchasing division may direct an inquiry as to the validity of the challenge. The information gathered and results of the inquiry are confidential unless a public hearing is requested.
(5) If a challenge is not resolved to the satisfaction of any challenger or any challenged bidder, a public hearing, if requested by either party, shall be held.