R354-12-103. Effect of Timely Protest or Appeal

The CRAU may not proceed further with a Solicitation or with the award of a Contract: (1) during the pendency of a timely: (a) protest under Section R354-9-103; (b) appeal of a protest under Section R354-10-103; or (c) appeal of a Procurement Appeals Panel decision under Section R354-11-102; and (2) until: (a) Each administrative and judicial remedies are exhausted; or (b) for a protest under Section R354-9-103, an appeal under Section R354-10-103, an appeal under Section R354-11-102, or an appeal to a higher court than district court the Procurement Officer, after consultation with the attorney general's office, or approved outside counsel, and the CRAU Chair, makes a written determination that award of the Contract without delay is in the best interest of the CRAU.