Section 3-148-304 - Response to protest(a) A purchasing agency shall respond in writing to the protest in accordance with this section.(b)Form and contents of response. Every response to a protest shall be made in writing and shall contain at a minimum the following information and materials: (1) The name and address of the procurement officer in charge of the protested award;(2) The purchasing agency's position with respect to the protest, and the reasons for the purchasing agency's position;(3) Supporting exhibits, evidence, or documents to substantiate the purchasing agency's position; and(4) Any additional relevant information that would help the head of the purchasing agency reach a decision.(c)Submission of response. The response from the purchasing agency shall be submitted to the protestor, the head of the purchasing agency, and the chief procurement officer. Responses may be submitted only by United States mail, or by hand-delivery. Responses submitted by hand-delivery shall be deemed to have been submitted when actually received, and responses submitted and received by United States mail shall be deemed to have been submitted on the date they are post-marked, rather than the date they are actually received.[Eff JUN 19 1999] (Auth: HRS § 103F-106) (Imp: HRS § 103F-501)