Section R354-1-102 - Purpose of PolicyThe underlying purposes of there is Procurement Procedure under Rules R354-1 through R354-15 are:
(1) to comply with the Subsection 63M-14-206(1) requirement that the CRAU adopt a " Procurement procedure substantially similar to Title 1, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code" while recognizing that:(a) it is not "an executive branch Procurement unit" and "is not subject to" to the state Procurement code;(b) the CRAU will not be involved in construction of facilities or infrastructure projects and consequently, many of the state law provisions are inapplicable; and(c) the Executive Director has independent power under Section 63M-14-402 to employ consultants, professionals, and legal counsel with the consent of the attorney general;(2) to ensure transparency in the Procurement process;(3) to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of persons who participate in the Procurement process;(4) to provide increased economy in Procurement activities; and(5) to foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system.Utah Admin. Code R354-1-102
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 12/28/2021