New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 2 - PUBLIC FINANCE
Chapter 81 - RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUNDS
Part 4 - CONTRACTS
Section 2.81.4.19 - PROCUREMENT AFTER PROTEST
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. In the event of a timely protest, as defined in 2.81.4.17 NMAC and 2.81.4.18 NMAC, the executive director shall not proceed further with the procurement unless the executive director makes a written determination that the award of the contract is necessary to protect substantial interest of the authority. Such written determination should set forth the basis for the determination.
B. As used herein the point in time in which a contract is awarded is that point at which a legally enforceable contract is created, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
C. In no circumstance will a procurement be halted after a contract has been awarded merely because a protest has been filed.