Section 3-126-3 - Filing of complaint and protest prior to receipt of offers(a) Protestor initially should seek an informal resolution of the protestor's complaint with the procurement officer named in the solicitation.(b) Protestor may file a protest pursuant to section 103D-701, HRS, prior to receipt of offers on any phase of a solicitation including, but not limited to, specifications or disclosure of information marked confidential in the bid or offer.(c) To expedite handling of protests, the envelope should be labeled "Protest" and either served personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the chief procurement officer or as otherwise specified in the solicitation.(d) The written protest shall include at a minimum the following: (1) The name and address of the protestor;(2) Appropriate identification of the procurement;(3) A statement of reasons for the protest; and(4) Supporting exhibits, evidence, or documents to substantiate any claims unless not available within the filing time in which case the expected availability date shall be indicated.[Eff 12/15/95; am and comp MAY 20 2004] (Auth: HRS § 103D-202, 103D-701) (Imp: HRS § 103D-701)