New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 1 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 4 - STATE PROCUREMENT
Part 1 - PROCUREMENT CODE REGULATIONS
Section 1.4.1.88 - RELIEF

Universal Citation: 1 NM Admin Code 1.4.1.88

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Prior to award: If, prior to award, the state purchasing agent or central purchasing office makes a written determination that a solicitation or proposed award of a contract is in violation of law, then the solicitation or proposed award shall be canceled.

B. After award:

(1) No fraud or bad faith. If, after an award, the state purchasing agent or central purchasing office makes a written determination that a solicitation or award of a contract is in violation of law and that the business awarded the contract has not acted fraudulently or in bad faith:
(a) the contract may be ratified, affirmed or revised to comply with law, provided that a written determination is made that doing so is in the best interest of the state; or

(b) the contract may be terminated, and the business awarded the contract shall be compensated for the actual expenses reasonably incurred under the contract plus a reasonable profit prior to termination.

(2) Fraud or bad faith. If, after an award, the state purchasing agent or central purchasing office makes a written determination that a solicitation or award of a contract is in violation of law and that the business awarded the contract has acted fraudulently or in bad faith, the contract shall be canceled.

C. Relief not allowed: Except as provided in Subparagraph (b) of Paragraph (1) of Subsection B of this section, the state purchasing agent or central purchasing office shall not award money damages or attorneys' fees.

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