OPA denies request for reconsideration of decision filed by P&S
(November 28, 2001)
On November 19, 2001, the Division of Procurement & Supply (P&S) Director filed with OPA a request for reconsideration of OPA's appeal decision. The P&S Director requested that OPA rescind its remand of the re-evaluation, and instead assume complete and direct control of the decision-making process for this appeal.
OPA denied the request stating that under CNMI-PR Section 6-103(1), OPA has the limited responsibility of determining that a solicitation or proposed award is not in violation of law or regulation. OPA's role under the CNMI-PR is to adjudicate procurement appeals and render decisions thereon. OPA's function, therefore, is limited to weighing the issues raised in the appeal and determining the merits thereof. Under CNMI-PR Section 3-301, the evaluation of bidder/offeror responsibility is vested in the P&S Director.
