Section 200-320-745. Decision of the administrative law judge.

(1) If the administrative law judge finds against the appellant, the agency's decision to award stands.

(2) If the administrative law judge finds for the appellant, the administrative law judge shall:

(a) Remand back to the agency for reconsideration or action if the appeal was from an unsuccessful bidder with regard to the bid submittal and evaluation process;

(b) Remand back to the agency for reconsideration or action if the appeal was from a complainant with regard to their complaint; or

(c) Remand back to the agency to start the bidding process over if the appeal was from a displaced or potentially displaced employee with regard to:

(i) The statutory notice requirements of RCW 41.06.142 (4)(a); or

(ii) The determination of the existence of a competitive market as provided in RCW 41.06.142 (4)(d).

(3) The decision of the administrative law judge in any appeal under this chapter shall be considered a final order.

[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-320-745, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.142. WSR 04-07-104, § 236-51-745, filed 3/17/04, effective 7/1/05.]

2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-320-745, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.142. WSR 04-07-104, § 236-51-745, filed 3/17/04, effective 7/1/05.