R33-12-603. Price Analysis  


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  •   (1) Price analysis may be used to determine if a price is reasonable and competitive, such as when:

      (a) there are a limited number of vendors, bidders or offerors;

      (b) awarding a sole source or other contract without engaging in a standard procurement process; or

      (c) identifying price that are significantly lower or higher than other vendors, bidders, or offerors.

      (2) Price analysis involves a comparison of prices for the same or similar procurement items, including quality, warranties, service agreements, delivery, contractual provisions, terms and conditions, and so on.

      (3) Examples of a price analysis include:

      (a) prices submitted by other prospective bidders or offerors;

      (b) price quotations;

      (c) previous contract prices;

      (d) comparisons to the existing contracts of other public entities; and,

      (e) prices published in catalogs or price lists.