Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 13 - Public Purchases and Property. > Article 1 - Procurement, 13-1-1 through 13-1-199. > Section 13-1-174 - Authority to resolve protests.

Section 13-1-174 - Authority to resolve protests.

13-1-174. Authority to resolve protests.

The state purchasing agent, a central purchasing office or a designee of either shall have the authority to take any action reasonably necessary to resolve a protest of an aggrieved bidder or offeror. This authority shall be exercised in accordance with regulations promulgated by the secretary, a local public body or a central purchasing office which has the authority to issue regulations but shall not include the authority to award money damages or attorneys' fees.