A determination by a state procurement official that a specific course of action is or is not "in the state's best interest" under AS 36.30.300 means a determination that is reasonable under the circumstances and is neither arbitrary, capricious, or prompted by corruption. A request to employ the single source procurement method under AS 36.30.300 that is based on a determination that it is "in the state's best interest" shall cite the specific and significant interests to support use of the single source procurement method.

(Eff. 11/28/97, Register 144)

Authority: AS 36.30.040, AS 36.30.300