(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.]