The purpose of this Part is to set forth the procedure to be used when an interested party challenges a contract award by a public contracting entity that is subject to the approval of the Comptroller. This Part shall apply to all contract awards where the Comptroller’s approval is required, or provided for, by law, resolution or otherwise, including, but not limited to, contracts made by or for the State pursuant to section 112 of the State Finance Law, section 2879-a of the Public Authorities Law, or any other special law.