In its latest decision, OPA affirmed the decision of the Director of Procurement and Supply on the appeal filed by Henry K. Pangelinan & Associates from the denial of its protest of DPW-07-RFP-016 for the Construction Management Services for the Cross Island Road Improvements, Phase I.

After issuance of an RFP by the Department of Public Works for a construction management contract for a road, Henry K. Pangelinan & Associates (HKPA) was informed that the Evaluation Committee had determined it to be the most qualified for the project. Negotiations between DPW and HKPA ensued for approximately the next fifteen months. Then DPW asked HKPA to confirm its best and final offer and identify the employees to be assigned to the project. HKPA did so. DPW then broke off negotiations, claiming that two employees were unacceptable: the Construction Manager identified did not meet the Scope of Work in the RFP and HKPA had not provided information on the proposed Construction Inspector so DPW could evaluate his qualifications and experience.

Nearly a month after receiving the letter from DPW, HKPA protested to the Director of Procurement and Supply. The Director found the protest to be untimely. OPA affirmed the Decision of the Director.

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