R33-8-101c. Other Circumstances That May Make Awarding a Contract Through a Standard Procurement Process Impractical

  (1) In accordance with Section 63G-6a-802(1)(c), the chief procurement officer or head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority may consider, as applicable, the following circumstances when making a determination as to whether awarding a contract through a standard procurement process is impractical and not in the best interest of the procurement unit:

  (a) a contract award to a specific supplier, service provider, or contractor is a condition of a donation or grant that will fund the full cost of the supply, service, or construction item;

  (b) public utility services, when only one public utility service is available in an area;

  (c) an item where compatibility is the overriding consideration; or

  (d) a used procurement item that presents a unique, specialized, or time-limited buying opportunity.