(1) Time for Submission of Protest. Unless a different deadline is specified in the Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposals, protests of bid specifications shall be presented to the City in writing at least four (4) calendar days prior to bid opening. Such protest shall include the reasons for protest and any proposed changes to specifications. No protest against award because of the content of bid specifications shall be considered after the deadline established for submitting such protest.

(2) Extension of Opening Date. If any bid specification protest is received in accordance with section (1) above, the bid opening date may be extended if necessary to allow consideration of the protest and issuance of any addenda to the bid documents.

(3) Identification of Protest. Envelopes containing protests of bid specifications shall be addressed to the officer designated to receive bids and shall be marked as follows:

Bid Specification Protest

Bid Number or Other Identification

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