The following types of professional service contracts may be awarded without competitive bidding, except as may be otherwise provided by law applicable to the State Regents. All requests for the services must be supported by a written statement from the requesting unit justifying the selection. The requesting unit must consider the specific needs of the agency, the ability of the individual or firm to meet those needs in a timely manner, and the cost of the services. All contracts for professional services must be approved by the Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee.

1. (1) A contract for the personal services of a physician, architect, attorney, certified public accountant, professional engineer, land surveyor, or other licensed professional as defined in 18 O.S., § 803(6).
2. (2) Professional services of investment managers, investment consultants and actuary services.
3. (3) Personal services of speakers, lecturers and education professionals.

Added at 20 Ok Reg 2149, eff 6-26-03

Amended at 23 Ok Reg 3038, eff 7-13-06

Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1267, eff 8-27-15