No. 38698 (5-year Review): Rule R33-10. Preferences

DAR File No.: 38698
Filed: 07/08/2014 09:46:46 AM

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:

This rule is authorized by the Utah Procurement Code, Title 63G, Chapter 6a. In addition to the reciprocal preference requirements contained in Section 63G-6a-1002 for the providers of procurement items produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in Utah, Rule R33-10 outlines the process for award of a contract when there is more than one equally low preferred bidder.

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

There have been no comments received either supporting or opposing the rule.

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

This rule needs to be continued because it outlines the process for award of contract when there is more than one equally low preferred bidder. This rule provides additional requirements and procedures and must be used in conjunction with the Procurement Code.

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 STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Alan Bachman at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3105, by FAX at 801-538-3313, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Paul Mash at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3138, by FAX at 801-538-3882, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Chiarina Bautista at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3240, by FAX at 801-538-3313, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

07/08/2014

Authorized by:

Kent Beers, Director

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