1. (a)

   1. (1) With the exception of those agencies exempt from Building Authority Division review, all contracts for architectural, interior design, and engineering and land surveyor services must be first reviewed by the division for its recommendation and approval as to the propriety and legality of the contract.
   2. (2) Agencies shall submit contracts requiring division review in accordance with the time guidelines as prescribed on the Office of State Procurement website.
   3. (3) After receiving the recommendation and approval of the division, the office shall review and prepare such contracts for their ultimate submission to the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee.

2. (b)

   1. (1) In the event the division refuses to give a favorable recommendation to the propriety of the contract, the agency involved may request the Legislative Council to review the decision of the division.

   2. (2) The Legislative Council may then:

      1. (A) Request the division to review their previous decision;
      2. (B) Abide by the decision of the division; or
      3. (C) Request the agency to make changes in the contract.
3. (c) In no event shall the division have the final authority to deny a contract solely on the basis of its propriety.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as R2:19-11-801 of the Procurement Rules prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules.