Section R7-2-1196. General Services Administration Contracts

A.      The governing board may authorize purchases under a current General Services Administration contract for materials or ser- vices without complying with the requirements of Articles 10 and 11 if the governing board determines in writing before proceeding with a General Services Administration contract procurement that all of the following apply:

1.        The price for materials or services is equal to or less than the contractor's current federal supply contract price with the General Services Administration and is fair and rea- sonable.

2.        The contractor has indicated in writing that the contractor is willing to extend the current federal supply contract pricing, terms and conditions to the school district.

3.        The purchase order adequately identifies the federal sup- ply contract on which the order is based, including the name of the contractor, contract number and procurement description.

4.        The purchase contract is cost effective based on price, quality and other relevant factors, and is advantageous to the school district.

B.       The school district shall only purchase materials or services awarded under the applicable General Services Administration contract.

C.      The governing board shall comply with all federal require- ments applicable to state and local government use of General Services Administration contracts.

Historical Note

Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R.

1525, effective July 1, 2015 (Supp. 15-3).