Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 44, October 31, 2024
Section 36-30-3 - Qualification of bidders(a) A prequalification committee composed of the director of operations, the bureau chief of construction and maintenance, and the controller shall determine the qualification rating for all prospective bidders, in accordance with the special provisions set forth at K.A.R. 36-30-2. (b) Any contractor dissatisfied by the qualification rating of the committee may, within 10 days after its receipt, request in writing a reconsideration of the rating. This request shall list reasons for dissatisfaction. (1) If a supplemental qualification statement will more accurately reflect the contractor's status, a supplemental statement may be filed along with the request for reconsideration. (2) Upon receipt of the written request or supplemental qualification statement, the committee shall notify the contractor of the date, time and place it will reconsider the rating. (3) The contractor may be represented at the reconsideration, and shall have the opportunity to be heard. (4) Final action on the reconsideration shall be taken within 30 days from the date of receipt of the reconsideration request. (c) Any contractor who is dissatisfied with the final action taken by the committee may, within 10 days after receipt of notification of the final action, appeal to the secretary, in writing, for a final hearing. (1) Upon receipt of the written request for final hearing, the secretary shall notify the contractor of the date, time and place of the hearing. (2) The secretary, or the secretary's designee, shall conduct the hearing. The contractor may be represented, and shall have the opportunity to be heard. (3) Final action shall be taken by the secretary or the secretary's designee within 15 days after the hearing. Kan. Admin. Regs. § 36-30-3
Authorized by K.S.A. 1982 Supp. 68-404, and K.S.A. 68-410; implementing K.S.A. 1982 Supp. 68-404, K.S.A. 68-407, 68-409 and 68-410; effective May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1984.