Title 2.2. Administration of Government
Chapter 43. Virginia Public Procurement Act
§ 2.2-4362. Stay of award during protest.
An award need not be delayed for the period allowed a bidder or offeror to protest, but in the event of a timely protest as provided in § 2.2-4360, or the filing of a timely legal action as provided in § 2.2-4364, no further action to award the contract shall be taken unless there is a written determination that proceeding without delay is necessary to protect the public interest or unless the bid or offer would expire.