- (1) Noncompetitive procurement. A procuring agency may use noncompetitive negotiation when it is determined in the state’s best interest, that a product is only available from a specific source. The procuring agency shall demonstrate that a noncompetitive situation exists, the price is equitable, that the situation requires procurement in this manner, and that it is in the best interests of the state to proceed on a noncompetitive basis.
- (2) Exception. Noncompetitive negotiation does not apply to the procurement of stationery and printing materials under s. 16.75 (7) or 16.82 (4), Stats.
History
History: Cr. Register, September, 1986, No. 369, eff. 10-1-86.