R23-1-2404. Socialization with Vendors and Contractors

(1) A division procurement professional shall not: (a) participate in social activities with vendors or contractors that will interfere with the proper performance of the division procurement professional's duties; (b) participate in social activities with vendors or contractors that will lead to unreasonably frequent disqualification of the division procurement professional from the procurement process; or (c) participate in social activities with vendors or contractors that would appear to a reasonable person to undermine the division procurement professional's independence, integrity, or impartiality. (2) If a division procurement professional participates in a social activity prohibited under Subsection R23-1-2404(1) or has a close personal relationship with a vendor or contractor, the division procurement professional shall promptly notify their supervisor and the supervisor shall take the appropriate action, which may include removal of the division procurement professional from the procurement or contract administration process that is affected.