Washington Code 43.52.575 – Purchase of materials without competition authorized
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When the managing director or a designee determines in writing that it is impracticable to secure competition for required materials, equipment, or supplies, he or she may purchase the materials, equipment, or supplies without competition. The term “impracticable to secure competition” means:
Terms Used In Washington Code 43.52.575
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) When material, equipment, or supplies can be obtained from only one person or firm (single source of supply); or
(2) When specially designed parts or components are being procured as replacement parts in support of equipment specially designed by the manufacturer.
[ 1987 c 376 § 4.]