1. A. The state procurement administrator may authorize the use of a brand name only specification if the state procurement administrator makes a written determination that only the identified brand name item will satisfy the state’s needs.
2. B. The agency chief procurement officer shall, to the extent practicable, identify sources from which the designated brand name item can be obtained and shall solicit such sources to achieve the maximum practical competition.
3. C. The agency chief procurement officer may use a brand name or equivalent specification when the agency chief procurement officer determines this type of specification is in the best interest of the state.

Historical Note

Adopted as an emergency effective January 1, 1985, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-6). Emergency expired. Permanent rule adopted effective April 3, 1985 (Supp. 85-2). Amended effective April 2, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 508, effective April 8, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 3510, effective February 2, 2015 (Supp. 14-4).