204 COMPLAINT

204.1 Within (30) days after receipt of the Board's notice that the appeal has been docketed, the appellant shall file a complaint setting forth simple, concise, and direct statements of each of its claims with the Board. If filed on paper, the appellant shall file an original and two (2) copies of the complaint and attachments.

204.2 The appellant shall set forth the basis, with appropriate reference to contract provisions and applicable law, of each claim; the dollar amount claimed, to the extent known; and the relief sought from the Board.

204.3 The appellant shall serve a copy of the complaint on the contracting agency's attorney, and provide proof of service to the Board.

204.4 This pleading shall fulfill the generally recognized requirements of a complaint, although no particular form is required.

204.5 Should the complaint not be received by the Board within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Board's notice that the appeal has been docketed, appellant's claim and appeal may, if in the opinion of the Board the issues before the Board are sufficiently defined, be deemed to set forth its complaint and the contracting agency shall be so notified.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2078 (March 8, 2002).