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62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1711 (2026)

 Authority to resolve protests of solicitations or awards (Repealed).

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SUBCHAPTER B

PRELITIGATION RESOLUTION OF CONTROVERSIES

 

Sec.

1711.  Authority to resolve protests of solicitations or

awards (Repealed).

1711.1. Protests of solicitations or awards.

1711.2. Solicitations or awards contrary to law.

1712.  Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract

controversies (Repealed).

1712.1. Contract controversies.

 

Cross References.  Subchapter B is referred to in sections 1323, 3309 of Title 4 (Amusements).

§ 1711.  Authority to resolve protests of solicitations or awards (Repealed).

 

2002 Repeal Note.  Section 1711 was repealed December 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, effective immediately.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 2000–2013 · leading case: Common Sense Adoption Servs. v. Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 799 A.2d 225 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002).
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Common Sense Adoption Servs. v. Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 799 A.2d 225 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). · cites it 6× “3 Such protests must be filed within 7 days after the protestant knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest, 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711(a). Because the protests were not resolved by mutual agreement, the contracting officer, after conducting an informal…”
Pennhurst Med. Grp., P.C. v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 796 A.2d 423 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). “Section 1711(a) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa. C.S. § 1711(a), provides a general right of protest to “[a]n actual or prospective bidder, offeror or contractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract.”
Marx v. Lake Lehman Sch. Dist., 817 A.2d 1242 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2003). · cites it 2× “[6] Heck testified that she was apprised that Harleysville would not issue a performance bond, although it was contractually obligated to do so since it had issued the bid bond.”
On-Point Tech. Sys., Inc. v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Revenue, 753 A.2d 911 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2000). · cites it 3× “re it; • this cause of action is barred by the pendency of On-Point’s proceeding before the Board of Claims; • this Court lacks jurisdiction in this matter because it is not ripe as the Board of Claims has not yet issued a decision and order in the pending matter; • this Court…”
Cardiac Sci., Inc. v. Dep't of Gen. Servs., 808 A.2d 1029 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). “” 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711(b). Contrast Section 1712(b) of the Code, 62 Pa.”
Direnzo Coal Co. v. Dep't of Gen. Servs., Bureau of Purchases, 779 A.2d 614 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001). “Section 1711(a) of the Procurement Code. Section 1711(c) provides that if the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the head of the purchasing agency shall promptly, but in no event later than 120 days from the filing of the protest, issue a decision in writing.”
Omnicare, Inc. v. Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 68 A.3d 20 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2013). “…the court shall order is limited to canceling the solicitation or award and declaring void any resulting contract.” 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711. l(j).”
Collinson, Inc. v. Dep't of Transp., 959 A.2d 480 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008). “…from the record that the determination is arbitrary and capricious, an abuse of discretion or is contrary to law.” 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711. l(i).”
Nat'l Constr. Servs., Inc. v. Philadelphia Reg'l Port Auth., 789 A.2d 306 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001). “Specifically, Section 1711(a) of the Code, 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711(a), provides in pertinent part: (a) Right to protest.”
— 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1711(a) — 6 cases
Common Sense Adoption Servs. v. Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 799 A.2d 225 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). “3 Such protests must be filed within 7 days after the protestant knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest, 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711(a). Because the protests were not resolved by mutual agreement, the contracting officer, after conducting an informal…”
Pennhurst Med. Grp., P.C. v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 796 A.2d 423 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). “Section 1711(a) of the Procurement Code, 62 Pa. C.S. § 1711(a), provides a general right of protest to “[a]n actual or prospective bidder, offeror or contractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract.”
Marx v. Lake Lehman Sch. Dist., 817 A.2d 1242 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2003). “[6] Heck testified that she was apprised that Harleysville would not issue a performance bond, although it was contractually obligated to do so since it had issued the bid bond.”
On-Point Tech. Sys., Inc. v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Revenue, 753 A.2d 911 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2000). “re it; • this cause of action is barred by the pendency of On-Point’s proceeding before the Board of Claims; • this Court lacks jurisdiction in this matter because it is not ripe as the Board of Claims has not yet issued a decision and order in the pending matter; • this Court…”
Direnzo Coal Co. v. Dep't of Gen. Servs., Bureau of Purchases, 779 A.2d 614 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001). “Section 1711(a) of the Procurement Code. Section 1711(c) provides that if the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the head of the purchasing agency shall promptly, but in no event later than 120 days from the filing of the protest, issue a decision in writing.”
— 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1711(b) — 1 case
Cardiac Sci., Inc. v. Dep't of Gen. Servs., 808 A.2d 1029 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). “” 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711(b). Contrast Section 1712(b) of the Code, 62 Pa.”
— 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1711(c) — 1 case
Common Sense Adoption Servs. v. Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 799 A.2d 225 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002). “3 Such protests must be filed within 7 days after the protestant knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest, 62 Pa.C.S. § 1711(a). Because the protests were not resolved by mutual agreement, the contracting officer, after conducting an informal…”
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