Section R2-7-A904. Remedies by the Agency Chief Procurement Offi- cer

A.      If the agency chief procurement officer sustains a protest in whole or part and determines that a solicitation, a determina- tion of not susceptible for award, or contract award does not comply with the procurement statutes and regulations, the agency chief procurement officer shall implement an appropri- ate remedy.

B.       In determining an appropriate remedy, the agency chief pro- curement officer shall consider all the circumstances surround- ing the procurement or proposed procurement including:

1.        The seriousness of the procurement deficiency;

2.        The degree of prejudice to other interested parties or to the integrity of the procurement system;

3.        The good faith of the parties;

4.        The extent of performance;

5.        The costs to the state;

6.        The urgency of the procurement;

7.        The impact on the agency’s mission; and

8.        Other relevant issues.

C.      An agency chief procurement officer may implement any of the following appropriate remedies:

1.        Decline to exercise an option to renew under the contract;

2.        Terminate the contract;

3.        Amend the solicitation;

4.        Issue a new solicitation;

5.        Award a contract consistent with procurement statutes and regulations; or

6.        Render such other relief as determined necessary to ensure compliance with procurement statutes and regula- tions.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 508, effective April 8, 2006 (Supp. 06-1).