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AZ Rev Stat § 41-2511 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2511 - Authority of the director

41-2511.  Authority of the director A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,  the director may adopt rules,  consistent with this chapter,  governing the procurement and management of all materials,  services and construction to be procured by this state and the disposal of materials. B. The director shall serve as the central procurement officer of this state. C. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,  the director shall,  in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter: 1. Procure or supervise the procurement of all materials,  services and construction needed by this state. 2. Establish guidelines for the management of all inventories of materials belonging to this state. 3. Sell,  trade or otherwise dispose of surplus materials belonging to this state. 4. Establish and maintain programs for the inspection,  testing and acceptance of materials,  services and construction.  5. Establish and maintain programs to ensure procurement compliance with this chapter and applicable rules. 6. Establish and maintain a mandatory procurement training and certification program to ensure consistency in procurement practices for those authorized to perform procurement functions under this chapter.  7. Employ staff as necessary to perform the duties prescribed in this chapter. 8. Establish procurement offices as the director determines necessary to maintain an effective and efficient program of procurement administration. 9. Provide consultation to state agency management in all aspects of procurement to increase efficiency and economy in state agencies by improving the methods of procurement with full recognition of the requirements and needs of management. 10. Enter into agreements with any state government unit or political subdivision of this state or agency of a political subdivision of this state to furnish procurement administration services and facilities of the department. Unless monies have been appropriated by the legislature for this purpose,  any agreement shall provide for reimbursement to this state of the actual cost of the services and facilities furnished,  as determined by the director. 11. Enter into agreements with the attorney general for dedicated legal resources to support any state governmental unit in procurement legal matters,  including negotiations,  protests and appeals.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2512 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2512 - Delegation of authority or functions by the director

41-2512.  Delegation of authority or functions by the director The director may delegate authority or specific procurement functions to any state governmental unit.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2513 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2513 - Authority to contract for certain services

41-2513.  Authority to contract for certain services A. For the purpose of procuring the services of clergy,  certified public accountants,  legal counsel pursuant to section 41-192,  subsection D,  physicians or dentists as defined by the laws of this state,  any state governmental unit may act as a purchasing agency and contract on its own behalf for such services,  subject to this chapter and rules adopted by the director. B. In accordance with section 41-192,  subsection D and notwithstanding any contrary statute,  no contract for the services of legal counsel may be awarded without the approval of the attorney general. C. The auditor general shall approve state agency contracting for financial and compliance auditing services except if specific statutory authority is otherwise provided. The auditor general shall ensure that such contract audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards. An audit shall not be accepted until it has been approved by the auditor general. D. The department may approve all information technology purchases exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars for a budget unit as defined in section 18-101. Purchases shall not be artificially divided to avoid review. E. Payment for any services,  including those services described in subsections A,  B and C of this section,  procured under this chapter shall not be made unless pursuant to a fully approved written contract.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2514 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2514 - State procurement rules

41-2514.  State procurement rules A. The director may adopt and issue rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title to carry out the purposes of this chapter. B. Except by mutual consent of the parties to the contract,  no rule promulgated under this chapter may change any commitment,  right or obligation of this state or of a contractor under a contract in existence on the effective date of the rule.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2515 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2515 - Collection of data concerning public procurement

41-2515.  Collection of data concerning public procurement All using agencies shall furnish such reports as the director may require concerning usage,  needs and stocks on hand,  and the director may prescribe forms and procurement systems for use by the using agencies in requisitioning,  ordering and reporting of materials,  services and construction.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2516 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2516 - Procurement advisory groups or evaluation committees

41-2516.  Procurement advisory groups or evaluation committees A. The director may appoint advisory groups or evaluation committees to assist with respect to specifications,  solicitation evaluations or procurement in specific areas and with respect to any other matters within the authority of the director. B. Members of advisory groups or evaluation committees are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2532 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2532 - Methods of source selection

41-2532.  Methods of source selection Unless otherwise authorized by law,  all state contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding as provided in section 41-2533 or as provided in sections 41-2534 through 41-2538 and sections 41-2554,  41-2558,  41-2559,  41-2572,  41-2578,  41-2579,  41-2581 and 41-2636.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2534 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2534 - Competitive sealed proposals

41-2534.  Competitive sealed proposals A. A contract for materials or services may be entered into by competitive sealed proposals. This section does not apply to procurement of construction,  construction services or specified professional services pursuant to section 41-2537,  41-2578,  41-2579 or 41-2581. Construction services shall be procured pursuant to section 41-2537,  41-2578 or 41-2579. B. Proposals shall be solicited through a request for proposals. C. Adequate public notice of the request for proposals shall be given in the same manner as provided in section 41-2533. D. Proposals shall be opened publicly at the time and place designated in the request for proposals. The name of each offeror shall be recorded in accordance with rules adopted by the director. All other information contained in the proposals shall be confidential so as to avoid disclosure of contents prejudicial to competing offerors during the process of negotiation. The proposals shall be open for public inspection after contract award. To the extent the offeror designates and the state concurs,  trade secrets or other proprietary data contained in the offer documents shall remain confidential in accordance with rules adopted by the director. E. The request for proposals shall state the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors. Specific numerical weighting is not required. F. As provided in the request for proposals,  and under rules adopted by the director,  discussions may be conducted with responsible offerors who submit proposals determined to be reasonably susceptible to being selected for award for the purpose of clarification to ensure full understanding of the solicitation requirements and to permit revision of offers. Offerors shall be accorded fair treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion. Revisions may be permitted after submission and before award. If discussions are conducted,  all offerors who have submitted proposals that are determined by the procurement officer to be reasonably susceptible to being selected for award shall be invited to submit a best and final offer. In conducting discussions,  there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors. G. The award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to this state taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. No other factors or criteria may be used in the evaluation. The amount of any applicable transaction privilege or use tax of a political subdivision of this state is not a factor in determining the most advantageous proposal. The contract file shall contain the basis on which the award is made.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2535 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2535 - Procurements not exceeding a prescribed amount; small businesses; simplified construction procurement program

41-2535.  Procurements not exceeding a prescribed amount;  small businesses;  simplified construction procurement program A. Any procurement that does not exceed the aggregate dollar amount of one hundred thousand dollars may be made in accordance with rules adopted by the director,  except that the procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. B. Any procurement that does not exceed the aggregate dollar amount of less than one hundred thousand dollars shall be restricted,  if practicable,  to small businesses as defined in rules adopted by the director. The procurement officer shall rotate the small business solicited to compete for any procurement of less than one hundred thousand dollars. If it is impracticable to restrict a particular procurement to small businesses,  the procurement officer shall make a determination setting forth the reasons and place it in the contract file. C. Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided or fragmented so as to constitute a purchase under this section and to circumvent the source selection procedures required by section 41-2533 or 41-2534 or be artificially combined to circumvent this section. D. A procurement involving construction not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars may be made pursuant to rules adopted by the director in accordance with this section that shall be known as the simplified construction procurement program. At a minimum the rules shall require that: 1. A list be maintained of persons who desire to receive solicitations to bid on construction projects to which additions shall be permitted throughout the year. 2. The list of persons be available for public inspection. 3. Agreements for construction be on forms approved by the director. 4. All information submitted by bidders pursuant to this section be confidential according to section 41-2533,  subsection D. 5. All bids for construction be opened at a public opening. 6. All persons desiring to submit bids be treated equitably and the information related to each project be available to all eligible persons. 7. Competition for construction projects under the simplified construction procurement program be encouraged to the maximum extent possible.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2536 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2536 - Sole source procurement

41-2536.  Sole source procurement A contract may be awarded for a material,  service or construction item without competition if the director determines in writing that there is only one source for the required material,  service or construction item. The director may require the submission of cost or pricing data in connection with an award under this section. Sole source procurement shall be avoided,  except when no reasonable alternative sources exist. A written determination of the basis for the sole source procurement shall be included in the contract file.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2537 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2537 - Emergency procurements

41-2537.  Emergency procurements Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,  the director may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements if there exists a threat to public health,  welfare or safety or if a situation exists which makes compliance with section 41-2533,  41-2534,  41-2578,  41-2579 or 41-2581 impracticable,  unnecessary or contrary to the public interest as defined in rules adopted by the director,  except that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2538 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2538 - Competitive selection procedures for certain professional services

41-2538.  Competitive selection procedures for certain professional services A. The services specified in section 41-2513 shall be procured in accordance with this section,  except as authorized under section 41-2535,  41-2536 or 41-2537. B. Persons engaged in providing the types of services specified in section 41-2513 may submit statements of qualifications and expressions of interest in providing such types of services. The director may specify a uniform format for statements of qualifications. Persons may amend these statements at any time by filing a new statement. C. Adequate notice of the need for such services shall be given by the purchasing agency through a request for proposals. The request for proposals shall describe the services required and list the type of information and data required of each offeror. D. The head of the purchasing agency or a designee of such officer may conduct discussions with any offerors who submit a proposal to determine the offeror's qualifications for further consideration. Discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by other offerors. E. The award shall be made to the offeror determined in writing by the head of the purchasing agency or a designee of such officer to be best qualified based on the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals and after a written determination that the compensation is fair and reasonable. Selection may be made pursuant to the provisions of this section without requiring priced proposals,  but if price is included in proposals submitted,  no contract may be awarded solely on the basis of price.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2539 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2539 - Cancellation of invitation for bids or requests for proposals

41-2539.  Cancellation of invitation for bids or requests for proposals An invitation for bids,  a request for proposals or other solicitation may be cancelled or any or all bids or proposals may be rejected in whole or in part as may be specified in the solicitation if it is in the best interests of this state. The reasons for the cancellation or rejection shall be made part of the contract file.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2540 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2540 - Responsibility of bidders and offerors

41-2540.  Responsibility of bidders and offerors A. A written determination of nonresponsibility of a bidder or offeror shall be made in accordance with rules adopted by the director. The unreasonable failure of a bidder or offeror to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry with respect to responsibility shall be grounds for a determination of nonresponsibility with respect to the bidder or offeror. A finding of nonresponsibility shall not be construed as a violation of the rights of any person. B. Information furnished by a bidder or offeror pursuant to this section shall not be disclosed outside of the office of the director or the purchasing agency without prior written consent by the bidder or offeror except to law enforcement agencies.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2541 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2541 - Prequalification of contractors

41-2541.  Prequalification of contractors Prospective contractors may be prequalified for particular types of materials,  services and construction. Prospective contractors have a continuing duty to provide the director with information on any material change affecting the basis of prequalification. Solicitation mailing lists of potential contractors shall include the prequalified contractors.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2542 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2542 - Bid and contract security

41-2542.  Bid and contract security The director may require,  in accordance with rules adopted by the director,  the submission of security to guarantee faithful bid and contract performance. In determining the amount and type of security required for each contract,  the director shall consider the nature of the performance and the need for future protection to this state. The requirement for security must be included in the invitation for bids or request for proposals.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2543 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2543 - Cost or pricing data

41-2543.  Cost or pricing data A. The submission of current cost or pricing data may be required in connection with an award in situations in which analysis of the proposed price is essential to determine that the price is reasonable and fair. A contractor shall,  except as provided in subsection C,  submit current cost or pricing data and shall certify that,  to the best of the contractor's knowledge and belief,  the cost or pricing data submitted was accurate,  complete and current as of a mutually determined specified date before the date of either: 1. The pricing of any contract awarded by competitive sealed proposals or pursuant to the sole source procurement authority,  if the total contract price is expected to exceed an amount established by department rules. 2. The pricing of any change order or contract modification which is expected to exceed an amount established by department rules. B. Any contract,  change order or contract modification under which a certificate is required shall contain a provision that the price to this state shall be adjusted to exclude any significant amounts by which this state finds that the price was increased because the contractor-furnished cost or pricing data was inaccurate,  incomplete or not current as of the date agreed on between the parties. Such adjustment by this state may include profit or fee. C. The requirements of this section need not be applied to contracts if any of the following applies: 1. The contract price is based on adequate price competition. 2. The contract price is based on established catalogue prices or market prices. 3. Contract prices are set by law or rule. 4. It is determined in writing in accordance with rules adopted by the director that the requirements of this section may be waived,  and the reasons for the waiver are stated in writing.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2544 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2544 - Types of contracts

41-2544.  Types of contracts Subject to the limitations of this section,  any type of contract that will promote the best interests of this state may be used,  except that the use of a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract is prohibited.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2546 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2546 - Multiterm contracts

41-2546.  Multiterm contracts A. Unless otherwise provided by law,  a contract for materials or services may be entered into for a period of time up to five years and a contract for job-order-contracting construction services may also be entered into for a period of time up to five years,  as deemed to be in the best interest of this state,  if the term of the contract and conditions of renewal or extension,  if any,  are included in the solicitation and monies are available for the first fiscal period at the time of contracting. Notwithstanding any other law,  a contract,  including contracts not otherwise subject to this chapter,  may be entered into for materials or services for a period of time exceeding five years if,  under rules adopted pursuant to this chapter,  the director determines in writing that such a contract would be advantageous to this state. Payment and performance obligations for succeeding fiscal periods are subject to the availability and appropriation of monies. B. Before the use of a multiterm contract,  it shall be determined in writing that: 1. Estimated requirements cover the period of the contract and are reasonable and continuing. 2. Such a contract will serve the best interests of this state by encouraging effective competition or otherwise promoting economies in state procurement. C. If monies are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period,  the contract shall be cancelled and the contractor may only be reimbursed for the reasonable value of any nonrecurring costs incurred but not amortized in the price of the materials or services delivered under the contract or which are otherwise not recoverable. The cost of cancellation may be paid from any appropriations available for such purposes.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2547 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2547 - Right to inspect plant

41-2547.  Right to inspect plant The state may at reasonable times inspect the part of the plant or place of business of a contractor or any subcontractor which is related to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2548 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2548 - Right to audit records

41-2548.  Right to audit records A. The state may,  at reasonable times and places,  audit the books and records of any person who submits cost or pricing data as provided in section 41-2543 to the extent that the books and records relate to the cost or pricing data. Any person who receives a contract,  change order or contract modification for which cost or pricing data is required shall maintain the books and records that relate to the cost or pricing data for five years after the completion of the contract pursuant to section 35-214. B. The state is entitled to audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any contract or subcontract to the extent that the books and records relate to the performance of the contract or subcontract. The books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of five years after the completion of the prime contract pursuant to section 35-214 and by the subcontractor for a period of five years after the completion of the subcontract pursuant to section 35-214.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-2549 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-2549 - Reporting of anticompetitive practices

41-2549.  Reporting of anticompetitive practices If for any reason collusion or other anticompetitive practices are suspected among any bidders or offerors,  a notice of the relevant facts shall be transmitted to the director and the attorney general. This section does not require a law enforcement agency conducting an investigation into such practices to convey such notice to the director.