Notwithstanding other provisions in this Chapter, the Department may elect to use procurement procedures established by the Chief Procurement Officer for purchases of goods or services that are exempted from the Chief Procurement Officer's authority as stated in Code of Ala. 1975, §41-4-124, except where procurements under the procedures of the Chief Procurement Officer would be in conflict with the Department's requirements under federal law.

Author: William F. Patty, Chief Counsel

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§23-1-40, 23-1-48, 23-1-50, 23-1-50.l, 23-1-51, 23-1-53, 23-1-59, 23-1-62, 41-4-124, 41-4-126.

History: New Rule: Published November 30, 2022, effective January 14, 2023.