R354-1-102. Purpose of Policy

The underlying purposes of theis Procurement Procedure under Rules R354-1 through R354-15 are: (1) to comply with the Subsection 63M-14-206(1) requirement that the CRAU adopt a " Procurement procedure substantially similar to Title 1, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code" while recognizing that: (a) it is not "an executive branch Procurement unit" and "is not subject to" to the state Procurement code; (b) the CRAU will not be involved in construction of facilities or infrastructure projects and consequently, many of the state law provisions are inapplicable; and (c) the Executive Director has independent power under Section 63M-14-402 to employ consultants, professionals, and legal counsel with the consent of the attorney general; (2) to ensure transparency in the Procurement process; (3) to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of persons who participate in the Procurement process; (4) to provide increased economy in Procurement activities; and (5) to foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system.