Scientific Games International, Inc. v. Commonwealth

OPINION

Justice SAYLOR.

In this interlocutory appeal by permission, we consider the contours of the Board of Claims’ exclusive jurisdiction pertaining to procurement litigation against Commonwealth agencies. More specifically, we are asked to determine whether such jurisdiction forecloses original jurisdiction proceedings in the Commonwealth Court, challenging a Commonwealth agency’s cancellation of a request for proposals and seeking declaratory and injunctive relief.

I. Background

A. Relevant Statutory Provisions

The procurement of supplies, services, and construction for the public in…