Section 38.05.01.085 - PRICE AGREEMENTSThe administrator may authorize and negotiate price agreements with vendors when such agreements are deemed in the best interest of the state. Price agreements shall provide for termination for any reason upon not more than thirty (30) days' written notice. Price agreements may be in the best interest of the state when:
01.Dollar Value. The dollar value of individual procurements of property is less than the maximum dollar value of an exempt small purchase under Section 044 of these rules and multiple individual procurements are anticipated within a state of Idaho fiscal year;02.Property. The property may not be conducive to standard competitive bidding procedures;03.Multiple Agreements. There exists a need to establish multiple agreements with vendors supplying property that is similar in nature or function but is represented by different manufacturers or needed in multiple locations; or04.Non-exclusive Agreements. Non-exclusive agreements for periods not exceeding two (2) years are deemed necessary to establish consistent general business terms, including without limitation, price, use of catalogs, delivery or credit terms.Idaho Admin. Code r. 38.05.01.085