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MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION VENDOR COMPLAINT REVIEW PROCESS

The following is the process for registering a Vendor Complaint relating to procurement activities carried out by or for the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) pursuant to Core Policy Chapter 6 Part II and the Vendor Complaint Review Process for Government Procurement.

STEP
ACTION
TIMEFRAME
GUIDELINES
1

If the complaint is not resolved through informal discussions with the Ministry Contact noted in the opportunity, a vendor may complete and submit a Vendor Complaint Form to:

  • The Vendor Complaint Review Process (VCRP) Contact (see below) who will forward to the appropriate Procurement Contact.
Vendor Complaint must be received within thirty (30) business days after notice of competition outcome.
2
The Ministry VCRP Contact acknowledges receipt of the complaint; registers the complaint and assigns a reference number. Three (3) to Five (5) business days.
3

The Manager, Corporate Contract Administration, investigates the complaint and provides a written response to the complainant, including:

  • if denied/dismissed, the reasons; or
  • if merited, planned resolution and rationale.
Thirty (30) business days from receipt of complaint - or notify the reason for the delay.
4

If unresolved, the Vendor may pursue through the Procurement Governance Office Process:

(http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/ocg/pgo/VCRP.htm)

 

Ministry Vendor Complaint Review Process Contact:

Veena Sundher
Procurement Administrator
Construction and Maintenance Branch
Corporate Procurement Programs

4C – 940 Blanshard Street
PO Box 9850 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9T5

Phone: (250) 387-1411
Fax: (250) 356-8143
Email: Veena.Sundher@gems9.gov.bc.ca

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