1. (1) to comply with the Subsection 63M-14-206(1) requirement that the CRAU adopt a " Procurement procedure substantially similar to Title 1, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code" while recognizing that:

   1. (a) it is not "an executive branch Procurement unit" and "is not subject to" to the state Procurement code;
   2. (b) the CRAU will not be involved in construction of facilities or infrastructure projects and consequently, many of the state law provisions are inapplicable; and
   3. (c) the Executive Director has independent power under Section 63M-14-402 to employ consultants, professionals, and legal counsel with the consent of the attorney general;
2. (2) to ensure transparency in the Procurement process;
3. (3) to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of persons who participate in the Procurement process;
4. (4) to provide increased economy in Procurement activities; and
5. (5) to foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system.

The underlying purposes of theis Procurement Procedure under Rules R354-1 through R354-15 are:

KEY: Colorado, procurement, process

Date of Last Change: December 28, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63M-14-206