R23-1-803. Alternative Procurement Methods

  (1) The Director may utilize alternative procurement methods to acquire procurement items such as those listed below when it is determined in writing by the Director, to be more practicable or advantageous to the procurement unit:

  (a) used vehicles;

  (b) livestock;

  (c) hotel conference facilities and services;

  (d) speaker honorariums;

  (e) hosting out-of-state and international dignitaries;

  (f) international promotion of the state; and

  (g) any other procurement item for which a standard procurement method is not reasonably practicable.

  (2) When making this determination, the Director may take into consideration whether:

  (a) the potential cost of preparing, soliciting and evaluating bids or proposals is expected to exceed the benefits normally associated with such solicitations;

  (b) the procurement item cannot be acquired through a standard procurement process; and

  (c) the price of the procurement item is fair and reasonable.

  (3) In the event that it is so determined, the Director may elect to utilize an alternative procurement method which may include any or all of the following:

  (a) informal price quotations;

  (b) direct negotiations; and

  (c) direct award.