720 Dispute Resolution

720 Dispute Resolution

ยง 720 Dispute Resolution

A. In the event a prospective contractor disputes a procurement action taken by the Tribe pursuant to this Chapter, within five (5) days of the procurement action, the prospective contractor shall provide the Tribal Council with a Statement of Dispute made in writing that: 
      1. Identifies the procurement action taken;
      2. Identifies the provision(s) of this Chapter that is/are alleged to have been violated; and
      3. Identifies the alleged facts pertaining to the alleged violation that would prove a violation.

B. Upon receipt of the Statement of Dispute, the Tribal Council shall provide the prospective contractor with an opportunity to present its claim at the next regular monthly Tribal Council meeting. The Tribal Council shall ensure that disputes arising from procurement actions are resolved timely and with fairness to all parties while preserving the Tribe's interests. The decision of the Tribal Council shall be final and  non-appealable with respect to whether or not the procurement action will be validated or invalidated, and the appropriate remedy or remedies to be provided to the prospective contractor, if any.

[Legislative History: Enacted by Resolution No. 2018-76, 10/19/2018

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