R33-10-101. Providers of State Products

  (1) 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. All definitions in the Utah Procurement Code shall apply to this Rule unless otherwise specified in this Rule. This administrative rule provides additional requirements and procedures and must be used in conjunction with the Procurement Code.

  (2) In the event there is more than one equally low preferred bidder, the chief procurement officer or head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority shall consider the preferred bidders as tie bidders and shall follow the process specified in Section 63G-6a-608 and Rule R33-6-110.