KRS 45A.285: Filing of protest -- Decision by secretary.

(1) The secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or his designee, shall have

authority to determine protests and other controversies of actual or prospective

bidders or offerors in connection with the solicitation or selection for award of a

contract.

(2) Any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, or contractor who is aggrieved in

connection with the solicitation or selection for award of a contract may file a

protest with the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet. A protest or

notice of other controversy must be filed promptly and in any event within two (2)

calendar weeks after such aggrieved person knows or should have known of the

facts giving rise thereto. All protests or notices of other controversies must be in

writing.

(3) The s ecretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall promptly issue a

decision in writing. A copy of that decision shall be mailed or otherwise furnished

to the aggrieved party and shall state the reasons for the action taken.

(4) The decision by the s ecretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall be

final and conclusive.