Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 48-4857
B. All purchases and contracts made by the district for material or services other than personal services shall be made after advertising in such manner and at such times sufficiently in advance of opening bids as the district deems adequate to ensure appropriate notices and an opportunity for competition. Advertisement is not required, but the purchase or procurement may be made in the open market, in any of the following cases:
C. In comparing bids and in making awards the district shall give due consideration to such factors as: