No. 30752: R33-4. Specifications

DAR File No.: 30752
Filed: 11/23/2007, 04:01
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsections 63-56-202(a) and 63-56-208(1) authorize and require this rule. Also Section 63-56-301 requires this rule regarding specifications. Subsection 63-56-202(a) directs the Procurement Policy Board to "make rules, consistent with this chapter, governing the procurement, management, and control of any and all supplies, services, and construction to be procured by the state". Subsection 63-56-208(1) further instructs: "the policy board shall make rules governing state procurement by complying with the procedures and requirements of Title 63, Chapter 46a, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act." Section 63-56-301 provides: "Rules and regulations shall be promulgated to govern the preparation, maintenance, and content of specifications for supplies, services, and construction required by the state. Rules and regulations shall determine the extent to which a nonemployee who has prepared specifications for use by the state may participate in any state procurement using such specifications."

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Continuation of this rule on specifications is important for the on going procurement operations of state government.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Administrative Services
Purchasing and General Services
Room 3150 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Douglas Richins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3143, by FAX at 801-538-3882, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Douglas Richins, Director