1. A. The Director may dismiss, upon written determination, an appeal in whole or in part before scheduling a hearing if:

   1. 1. The appeal does not state a valid basis for protest,
   2. 2. The appeal is untimely as prescribed under R19-3-558, or
   3. 3. The appeal attempts to raise issues not raised in the protest.
2. B. The procurement officer shall notify the interested party in writing of a determination to dismiss an appeal before hearing.

Historical Note

New Section R19-3-564 renumbered from R19-3-556 by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.C. 1641, effective August 4, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Section renumbered to R19-3-565; new Section R19-3-564 renumbered from R19-3-563 and amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 2966, effective November 21, 2016 (Supp. 16-4).