The discretion granted to the State Procurement Director under Arkansas Code § 19-11-217(c)(15) can only be exercised to negotiate nonmandatory contracts with retailers who sell commodities and/or services directly to ultimate consumers for a standard retail price that can easily be determined by reference to reliable and publicly available sources, such as:

1. (1) The retailer's catalog list price;
2. (2) Documentation of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price; or
3. (3) A standing price that the retailer currently offers to public procurement units through a contract with the United States General Services Administration or a cooperative purchasing agreement.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as R7:19-11-217 of the Procurement Rules prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules.