Section R7-2-1032. Only One Bid Received

If only one responsive bid is received in response to an invitation for bids, an award may be made to the single bidder if the school district determines in writing that the bidder is responsible, that the price submitted is fair and reasonable, and that either other prospec- tive bidders had reasonable opportunity to respond, or there is not adequate time for resolicitation. Otherwise the bid may be rejected in whole or in part as may be specified in the invitation for bids if it is advantageous to the school district. The reasons for cancellation or rejection shall be made part of the procurement file and:

1.        New bids may be solicited;

2.        The proposed procurement may be canceled; or

3.        If the school district determines that the need for the material or service continues and the acceptance of the one bid is not advantageous to the school district, the pro- curement may then be conducted as follows:

a.         The school district may follow the sole source pro- curement procedure if R7-2-1053 applies.

b.        Notwithstanding any other provision of Articles 10 and 11, the school district may make emergency pro- curements pursuant to R7-2-1055 and R7-2-1056 if an emergency condition exists pursuant to R7-2- 1055.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 17, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Amended by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 1525, effective July 1, 2015 (Supp. 15-3).