Guam § 5452 - Remedies After an Award.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5452 — Remedies After an Award., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5452. Remedies After an Award.
(a) If after an award it is determined that a solicitation or award of a contract is in violation of law,
then:
(1) if the person awarded the contract has not acted fraudulently or in bad faith:
(A) the contract may be ratified and affirmed, provided it is determined that doing so is in
the best interests of Guam; or
(B) the contract may be terminated and the person awarded the contract shall be compensated
for the actual expenses reasonably incurred under the contract, plus a reasonable profit, prior to
the termination.
COL 2026-04-23
(2) if the person awarded the contract has acted fraudulently or in bad faith:
(A) the contract may be declared null and void; or
(B) the contract may be ratified and affirmed if such action is in the best interests of Guam,
without prejudice to Guam’s rights to such damages as may be appropriate.
(b) This Section shall be read as being in addition to and not in conflict with, or repealing 4 GCA §
4137 (Prohibitions on the Activities of Government Employees).
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5452
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5452 cover?
Section 5452 ("Remedies After an Award.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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