234.01.24 Ark. Code R. 001 - R7 19-11-217 Direct Contract Negotiation
The discretion granted to the State Procurement Director under Arkansas Code Annotated ยง 19-11-217(c)(15) can only be exercised to negotiate non-mandatory contracts with retailers who sell commodities and/or services directly to ultimate consumers for a standard retail price that can easily be determined by reference to reliable and publicly available sources, such as the retailer's catalog list price, documentation of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, or a standing price that the retailer currently offers to public procurement units through a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration or a cooperative purchasing agreement.
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