Protests of a decision to award or of an award, appeals from refusals
to allow withdrawal of bids, appeals from disqualifications and determinations
of nonresponsibility and appeals from decisions on disputes arising out of
the performance of a contract shall lie with the City Manager, or such other
disinterested classified employee or employees as he may designate, in the
manner provided in §§ 11-63 through 11-71 of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, which provisions of law are hereby incorporated by reference
in this chapter. Any such protest or appeal shall be heard within 10 calendar
days of the filing of the protest or appeal in writing with the Manager's
Office. At such hearing, the protester or appellant and the Purchasing Agent
shall have the opportunity to present pertinent information. Within 10 calendar
days of said hearing, a written decision containing findings of fact shall
be issued.