R23-1-613. Technology Acquisitions

(1) The division in an invitation for bids may state that at any time during the term of a contract, that the division may undertake a review in consultation with the Utah Technology Advisory Board and the Department of Technology Services to determine whether a new technology exists that is in the best interest of the using agency, taking into consideration cost, life-cycle, references, current customers, and other factors and that the using agency reserves the right to: (a) negotiate with the contractor for the new technology, provided the new technology is substantially within the original scope of work; (b) terminate the contract in accordance with the existing contract terms and conditions; or (c) conduct a new procurement for an additional or supplemental contract as needed to take into account new technology. (2) Subject to Section 63G-6a-802.3, the trial use or testing of new technology may be permitted for a duration not to exceed the maximum time necessary to evaluate the technology.