Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 99-6-20 - Standardization20.1. Purchasers are permitted to standardize upon certain commodities by utilizing the process described below. Standardization shall allow the agency to specify a brand of product for competitive bidding or other appropriate procurement method without the need to consider other brands. 20.2. Standardization is limited to commodities that: 20.2.a. represent a core function of the division mission; 20.2.b. would yield a savings of time and money if standardized; and 20.2.c. either require testing or evaluation to determine accuracy or consistency or require interoperability in a larger system or network. 20.3. Savings of time and money must be shown without considering the traditional procurement process or the standardization process. 20.4. Standardization Duration: Any standardization established under this section must be valid for no more than five years. Upon expiration, the spending unit establishing the standardization may either take no action, which would allow the standardization to expire, or undertake the process outlined in this section to establish a new standard. 20.5. Standardization Process: A Purchaser desiring to establish a standard must use the following process: 20.5.a. The Purchaser must identify the commodity to be standardized and request that the Procurement Director establish a standard. The Purchaser shall provide to the Purchasing Director written certification and supporting evidence verifying that the standardization is in the best interest of the division.