Matter of Protest of Award of On-Line Games Production and Operation Services Contract

This appeal arises out of the State Treasurers award of a five-year contract to respondent, Automated Wagering International, Incorporated (AWI), for equipment, materials and services to implement and operate the on-line gaming system of the New Jersey State Lottery Commission. Appellants, GTECH Corporation (GTECH), the incumbent vendor, and Autotote Lottery Corporation (Autotote), challenge the Treasurers determination that AWIs bid conformed to the Request for Proposals (RFP). Autotote also challenges the Treasurers decision that its bid was non-conforming. We reverse the determination that AWIs bid was conforming, affirm the determination that Autototes bid was non-conforming, and remand the case to the Treasurer to decide whether to award the contract to GTECH or to rebid it.