- A. The claimant may appeal the final decision of the procurement officer to the Director within 30 days from the date the decision is received. The claimant shall file a copy of the appeal with the Director and the procurement officer.
B. The claimant shall file the appeal in writing and shall include the following:
- 1. A copy of the decision of the procurement officer,
- 2. A statement of the factual areas of agreement or disagreement, and
- 3. The precise factual or legal error in the decision of the procurement officer from which an appeal is taken.
- C. The procurement officer shall file a complete report on the appeal with the Director within 14 days from the date the appeal is filed, providing a copy to the claimant at that time by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt. The report shall include a copy of the claim, a copy of the procurement officer’s decision, if applicable, and any other documents that are relevant to the claim.
- D. The Director shall resolve appeals on claim decisions as contested cases under A.R.S. § 41-1092.07.
Historical Note
New Section R19-3-567 renumbered from R19-3-560 by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.C. 1641, effective August 4, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Section renumbered to R19-3-568; new Section R19-3-567 renumbered from R19-3-566 by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 2966, effective November 21, 2016 (Supp. 16-4).