Section R33-108-101e - Public Notice - Waiver of Public Notice(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), publication of a notice of intent to award a contract without engaging in a standard procurement process shall be published in accordance with Section 63G-6a-112 if the cost of the procurement being considered under this rule exceeds $50,000.(2)(a) When making a determination under Section R33-108-101a, R33-108-101b, or R33-108-101c, the procurement official may waive the requirement to publish a notice of intent to award a contract without engaging in a standard procurement process for the following procurements:(ii) public utility services;(iii) conference and convention facilities with unique or specialized amenities, abilities, location, or services;(iv) conference fees, including materials;(v) speakers or trainers with unique or proprietary presentations or training materials;(vi) hosting of in-state, out-of-state, and international dignitaries;(vii) international, national, or local promotion of the state or a public entity;(viii) an award when the Legislature identifies the intended recipient of a contract;(ix) an award to a specific supplier, service provider, or contractor if the award is a condition of a donation or grant that will fund the full cost of the supply, service, or construction item;(x) catering services at government functions where the event requires a caterer with unique and specialized qualifications, skills, and abilities; or(xi) other circumstances as determined in writing by the procurement official.(b) The procurement official may require publication of a notice of intent to award a contract without engaging in a standard procurement process for any procurement identified in Subsection (2)(a) if deemed necessary to uphold the fair and equitable treatment of any person who deals with the procurement system.Utah Admin. Code R33-108-101e
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-15, effective 7/9/2024, exp. 11/6/2024 (Emergency)Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024