Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 163-2-5 - Chief Information Officer review of technology procurements5.1. Agencies shall submit all proposed technology procurements to the Chief Information Officer for review prior to submitting the procurement documentation for the investment to the Purchasing Division.5.1.2. The Chief Information Officer's review of the procurement shall focus on the cost and its suitability within the overall environment of both the agency and the State as a whole in relation to integration and communications with existing systems. 5.1.2.a. The Chief Information Officer shall set by policy the threshold for the value of technology procurement to be reviewed. The Chief Information Officer may provide form approvals or minimum value approvals, however he or she may require project or investment information to be reported by agencies for informational purposes.5.1.2.b. The review shall include the documentation required by the Purchasing Division and information describing the need for the proposed procurement and any alternative solutions considered.5.1.3. The Chief Information Officer may recommend an appropriate purchasing method for the proposed procurement.5.1.4. The Chief Information Officer's approval of proposed procurements valued at over the threshold value for review shall be attached to any procurement documentation when submitted to the Purchasing Division.5.2. The Secretary of the Department of Administration may grant exceptions to this review process.