Section R2-7-G304. General Services Administration Contracts

A.      An agency chief procurement officer may purchase products or services using General Services Administration (GSA) schedules or contracts under the following conditions:

1.        Use of the GSA contract or schedule is cost effective and in the best interest of the state;

2.        Price is equal to or less than the contractor’s current GSA price;

3.        Price is fair and reasonable;

4.        Contractor is willing to offer GSA pricing and terms to the state;

5.        Comparable products or services are not available under a state or agency contract;

6.        Comparable products or services are not restricted under a set-aside contract; and

7.        Contractor accepts required state contract terms and con- ditions.

B.       An agency chief procurement officer shall make a written determination that use of the GSA contract or schedule is in the best interest of the state. The determination shall contain the following:

1.        Name of the contractor;

2.        GSA contract or schedule number;

3.        Procurement description;

4.        Analysis of price, quality, and other relevant factors; and

5.        Statement that the price is fair and reasonable.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 508, effective April 8, 2006 (Supp. 06-1).