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Document
Establishing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program
Year Created: 2022
DOCUMENT
POL - Award - OA4 Policy and Procedures Manual Example 2001
- YEAR CREATED: 2001
- ENTITY TYPE: K-12
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
- Management
- Policies and Procedures
The document provides detailed information and guidelines regarding protests and disputes in the District's acquisition system. It emphasizes the importance of submitting concise and logically presented protests to facilitate review and reduce the number of protests. The document outlines the specific information that should be included in a protest, such as the protester's contact details, solicitation or contract number, legal and factual grounds for the protest, relevant documents, request for a ruling, relief requested, proof of being an interested party, and timeliness of the protest.
Additionally, the document explains that protests should be addressed to the contracting officer, and interested parties have the option to request an independent review of their protest. It states that a written decision regarding the protest should be rendered within seven working days.
The document also provides information on the requirements for the Service of Protest provision, which should be included in solicitations for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. This provision ensures that protests are properly addressed and considered during the acquisition process.
Furthermore, the document includes definitions related to claims and disputes, such as the accrual of a claim, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), claim, defective certification, issue in controversy, misrepresentation of fact, and neutral person. It highlights the District's policy to resolve contractual issues in controversy through mutual agreement at the contracting officer's level and provides guidelines for initiating a claim.
Lastly, the document mentions the requirement for contractors to provide a certification when submitting a claim exceeding $50,000. This certification ensures that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the contractor believes the District is responsible.