On-Point Technology Systems, Inc. v. Commonwealth

OPINION

Chief Justice ZAPPALA.

This is a direct appeal from the order of the Commonwealth Court entering judgment in favor of Appellees, and against Appellant, in an action brought by Appellant seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

In October of 1992, Appellee, the Department of Revenue, issued a request for proposals (RFP) on behalf of the Pennsylvania Lottery for instant ticket vending machines and related services. These types of machines dispense lottery tickets upon the insertion of money by the patron. After receipt of proposals, the Department…