In the event of a protest timely filed under § 37-2-52(b), the state shall not proceed further with the solicitation or award involved until the chief purchasing officer makes a written and adequately supported determination that continuation of the procurement is necessary to protect a substantial interest of the state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-53
Written determination for continuation of the procurement
P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
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