Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4362
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Stay of award during protest
Official statutory text
An award need not be delayed for the period allowed a bidder or offeror to protest, but in the event of a timely protest as provided in § 2.2-4360 , or the filing of a timely legal action as provided in § 2.2-4364 , no further action to award the contract shall 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.
1982, c. 647, § 11-68; 1997, c. 864 ; 2001, c. 844 .
1982, c. 647, § 11-68; 1997, c. 864 ; 2001, c. 844 .
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