Chapter 32 - Protest Procedures

If a potential supplier requests permission to withdraw a bid and the purchasing agency denies permission to withdraw the bid, the agency must notify the supplier in writing stating the reasons for its decision. The decision denying withdrawal of a bid is final unless the supplier appeals the decision within ten (10) business days after receipt of the decision by bringing an action in the appropriate circuit court challenging the agency’s decision.

If, upon appeal, it is determined through legal action that the agency’s denial of supplier’s request to withdrawal a bid/proposal was arbitrary or capricious, or not in accordance with the Constitution of Virginia, statute or regulations, the sole relief shall be withdrawal of bid. (§ 2.2-4358 of the Code of Virginia)

A supplier who is denied withdrawal of a bid/proposal under § 2.2-4358 of the Code of Virginia may bring an action in the appropriate circuit court challenging that decision, which shall be reversed only if the supplier establishes that the decision of the purchasing agency was not an honest exercise of discretion, but was arbitrary or capricious or not in accordance with the Constitution of Virginia, applicable state law or regulation, or the terms or conditions of the solicitation.