No. 40641 (5-year Review): Rule R916-2. Prequalification of Contractors

DAR File No.: 40641
Filed: 08/03/2016 09:08:55 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 Subsection 72-1-201(1)(h), which grants the Department authority to "make policy and rules for the administration of the department, state transportation systems, and programs," and by Section 63G-6a-410, which provides a process for and authorizes the use of a competitive process for identifying vendors qualified to provide goods and services the Department must procure regularly.

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

The Department has not received any written comments during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons 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 is a useful tool the Department uses to streamline its competitive bidding processes to make them more efficient, while fostering competition and ensuring the fair and equitable treatment of all qualified vendors who deal with the Department's procurement systems. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Transportation
Operations, Construction
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Christine Newman at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• James Palmer at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4000, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

08/03/2016

Authorized by:

Carlos Braceras, Executive Director

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