Utah Admin. Code R354-1-102 - Purpose of Policy

The underlying purposes of there is Procurement Procedure under Rules R354-1 through R354-15 are:

(1) to comply with the Subsection 63M-14-206(1) requirement that the CRAU adopt a " Procurement procedure substantially similar to Title 1, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code" while recognizing that:

(a) it is not "an executive branch Procurement unit" and "is not subject to" to the state Procurement code;

(b) the CRAU will not be involved in construction of facilities or infrastructure projects and consequently, many of the state law provisions are inapplicable; and

(c) the Executive Director has independent power under Section 63M-14-402 to employ consultants, professionals, and legal counsel with the consent of the attorney general;

(2) to ensure transparency in the Procurement process;

(3) to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of persons who participate in the Procurement process;

(4) to provide increased economy in Procurement activities; and

(5) to foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R354-1-102

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 12/28/2021