Iowa Admin. Code r. 265-15.15
Any vendor whose bid or proposal has been timely filed and who is aggrieved by the award of the authority may appeal the decision by filing a written notice of appeal before the Iowa finance authority board at the address set forth in rule 265-1.3 (16) within three days of the date of the award, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and state legal holidays. The notice of appeal must actually be received at that address within the time frame specified to be considered timely. The notice of appeal shall state the grounds upon which the vendor challenges the authority's award. Following receipt of a notice of appeal which has been timely filed, the board shall notify the aggrieved vendor and the vendor who received the contract award of the procedures to be followed in the appeal. The board may appoint a designee to proceed with the appeal on its behalf.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 265-15.15