BEFORE THE Department of Administration

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 2.5.202, 2.5.301, 2.5.603 through 2.5.605 pertaining to department responsibilities, delegation of purchasing authority, small purchases or limited solicitations of supplies and services, sole source procurement, and exigency procurements and the repeal of ARM 2.4.201 and 2.4.202 pertaining to minimum refund and exceptions to minimum refund rule

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On August 5, 2022, the Department of Administration published MAR Notice No. 2-5-628 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1344 of the 2022 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 15.

 

2. The department has amended ARM 2.5.202, 2.5.301, and 2.5.603 through 2.5.605 as proposed.

 

3. The department has repealed ARM 2.4.201 and 2.4.202 as proposed.

 

4. The department has thoroughly considered the comment received. A summary of the comment and the department's response follow:

 

COMMENT # 1: A commenter suggested the department retain ARM 2.4.201 and 2.4.202 because the public may use these refund procedures.

 

RESPONSE # 1: The department appreciates the comment and insight that was provided; however, the department has determined the rule is not necessary because the rule relates only to internal procedures between agencies.

 

 

/s/ Don Harris                                              /s/ Misty Ann Giles                        

Don Harris                                                   Misty Ann Giles

Rule Reviewer                                             Director

                                                                     Department of Administration

 

Certified to the Secretary of State September 13, 2022.