1. (1) If the administrative law judge finds against the appellant, the agency's decision to award stands.

2. (2) If the administrative law judge finds for the appellant, the administrative law judge shall:

   1. (a) Remand back to the agency for reconsideration or action if the appeal was from an unsuccessful bidder with regard to the bid submittal and evaluation process;
   2. (b) Remand back to the agency for reconsideration or action if the appeal was from a complainant with regard to their complaint; or

   3. (c) Remand back to the agency to start the bidding process over if the appeal was from a displaced or potentially displaced employee with regard to:

      1. (i) The statutory notice requirements of RCW 41.06.142 (4)(a); or
      2. (ii) The determination of the existence of a competitive market as provided in RCW 41.06.142 (4)(d).
3. (3) The decision of the administrative law judge in any appeal under this chapter shall be considered a final order.

[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-320-745, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.142. WSR 04-07-104, § 236-51-745, filed 3/17/04, effective 7/1/05.]