(a) The Purchasing Agency may make a partial, multiple or Progressive award for the following reasons:
- (1) there are insufficient funds to make a full award;
- (2) a legislative mandate;
- (3) if the Purchasing Agency determines that it is in the best interests of the State to award separately by items; or
- (4) if more than one supplier is needed to meet the Specifications as to quantity, quality, delivery, services, or geographical areas as set forth in the Solicitation.
- (b) Multiple awards shall be made consistent with the applicable provisions of G.S. 143-52.3(5).
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-52.3; 143‑53(6);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 27, 1979;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1996;
Readopted Eff. October 1, 2019.