Protest Ordinance City of Tampa.pdf

The document outlines the procedures for procurement protest in the City of Tampa, covering the filing of a protest, rights of parties involved, protest determination, appeal process, and available remedies. It details the steps for submitting a written protest, review by an officer, potential appeal with a security requirement, a hearing by a procurement appeals officer, and the final binding decision. If a protest is upheld, the city may cancel the solicitation, award in part, or re-compete the procurement. Additionally, it addresses the stay of contract award in case of a timely protest or appeal, unless immediate action is necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare.