Section 13. Filing Of Protest

A. Protests must be in writing and addressed to the executive director. B. The protest shall: (1) include the name and address of the protestant; (2) include the solicitation number; (3) provide a statement of the grounds for protest; (4) include supporting exhibits, evidence or documents to substantiate any claim unless not available within the filing time, in which case the expected availability date shall be indicated; (5) a statement of the facts or occurrences giving rise to the protest; and (6) specify the ruling requested from the director. C. No formal pleading is required to initiate a protest, but protests shall be concise, logically arranged, and direct.