R2-7-401. Preparation of Specifications

A. State governmental units may prepare and utilize specifications only under the authority delegated by the state procurement administrator under R2-7-202. B. An agency chief procurement officer delegated the authority to prepare and utilize specifications shall comply with the requirements of A.R.S. § 41-2561 through A.R.S. § 41-2568 and ensure specifications used support maximum practical competition. C. The agency chief procurement officer may contract for the preparation of specifications with persons other than state personnel. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, the state procurement administrator retains the authority to prepare, issue, revise, and monitor all specifications and plans. E. If a mandatory specification has been designated by the state procurement administrator for a particular material, service, or construction item, it shall be used unless the state procurement administrator makes a written determination that its use is not advantageous to the state and that another specification may be used.