N.M. Admin. Code § 6.50.2.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 6.50.2.14 - PROCUREMENTS AFTER PROTEST

A. In the event of a timely protest, as defined in 6.50.2.12 and 6.50.2.13 NMAC, the executive director shall not proceed further with the procurement unless the director makes a written determination that it is necessary to go forward with the award of the contract to protect substantial interests of the authority. Such written determination shall set forth the basis for the determination.

B. In no circumstance will a procurement be halted after a contract has been awarded merely because a protest has been filed.

C. The point in time in which a contract is awarded is that point at which a legally enforceable contract is created, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.50.2.14

3-27-89, 3-22-93; Recompiled 10/31/01, Adopted, New Mexico Register, Volume XXV, Issue 16, August 29, 2014, eff. 9/1/2014, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 23, December 10, 2024, eff. 12/10/2024