OPA Appeal No. BP-A010 (DPW96-RFP-015 (as amended)) Decision on Appeal of Mariana Pacific Inc.
Summary
Second appeal on DPW/PSS request for proposals for new school classrooms. Losing proposer alleged improper conduct of the procurement and supply director and department of public works secretary in conjunction with selection process and protest. Held: critical opinions of process unsupported by actual evidence of bad faith or improper conduct do not rise to violation of procurement regulations and do not warrant cancellation of award.