Pending final determination of a protest or
appeal, the validity of a contract awarded and accepted in good faith
in accordance with this policy shall not be affected by the fact that
a protest or appeal has been filed.
An award need not be delayed for the period
allowed a bidder or offeror to protest, but in the event of a timely
protest, no further action to award the contract will be taken, unless
there is a written determination that proceeding without delay is
necessary to protect the public interest or unless the bid or offer
would expire.
Where disagreements exist between the purchasing
agent and a vendor, the dispute shall be referred to the Board and
its decision shall be final.