1. The requirements of these rules regarding the purpose and nonrestrictiveness of specifications applies to all specifications prepared by someone other than a state employee or official.

2. When a purchasing agency has specifications prepared by someone other than a state employee or official on behalf of the state, that person or business entity must be excluded from submitting bids or proposals.

History: Effective August 1, 2004.

General Authority: NDCC 54-44.4-04

Law Implemented: NDCC 54-44.4-01, 54-44.4-04, 54-44.4-06