Arizona Administrative Code
Title 7 - EDUCATION
Chapter 2 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Article 10 - SCHOOL DISTRICT PROCUREMENT
Part IV - COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING
Section R7-2-1032 - Only One Bid Received
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024
If only one responsive bid is received in response to an invitation for bids, an award may be made to the single bidder if the school district determines in writing that the bidder is responsible, that the price submitted is fair and reasonable, and that either other prospective bidders had reasonable opportunity to respond, or there is not adequate time for resolicitation. Otherwise the bid may be rejected in whole or in part as may be specified in the invitation for bids if it is advantageous to the school district. The reasons for cancellation or rejection shall be made part of the procurement file and:
1. New bids may be solicited;
2. The proposed procurement may be canceled; or
3. If the school district determines that the need for the material or service continues and the acceptance of the one bid is not advantageous to the school district, the procurement may then be conducted as follows: