Section R19-3-566. Appeals and Reports to the Director Regarding Contract Claims

A.      The claimant may appeal the final decision of the procurement officer to the Director within 30 days from the date the deci- sion is received. The claimant shall file a copy of the appeal with the Director and the procurement officer.

B.       The claimant shall file the appeal in writing and shall include the following:

1.        A copy of the decision of the procurement officer,

2.        A statement of the factual areas of agreement or disagree- ment, and

3.        The precise factual or legal error in the decision of the procurement officer from which an appeal is taken.

C.      The procurement officer shall file a complete report on the appeal with the Director within 14 days from the date the appeal is filed, providing a copy to the claimant at that time by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt. The report shall include a copy of the claim, a copy of the procurement officer’s deci- sion, if applicable, and any other documents that are relevant to the claim.

D.      The Director shall resolve appeals on claim decisions as con- tested cases under A.R.S. § 41-1092.07.

Historical Note

New Section R19-3-566 renumbered from R19-3-559 and amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.C. 1641, effective August 4, 2013 (Supp. 13-2).