ok-2415: University Hospitals Authority — Acquisitions and Construction

Summary

The University Hospitals Authority (“Authority”) has conducted a necessary update to its rules to better reflect current information and practices, including construction procedures. The Authority is required by law to have its internal purchasing policies reviewed and approved by the State Purchasing Director every two (2) years, pursuant to 74 O.S. § 85.39 and OAC 260:115-5-7(d). Consistent with this statutory directive, the Authority has removed certain purchasing provisions from its administrative rules which are subject to review, approval and modification from the State Purchasing Director during this process. In addition, consistent with statute, the amended administrative rules require the Authority to conduct an internal review of its purchasing policies and procedures at least annually, or as otherwise required by law. 74 O.S. § 85.39. Many of the proposed changes include minor changes to definitions which are carried throughout such as the elimination of the term “Chief Facilities Management Officer” and replacement with term "Chief Operating Officer". Additionally, the proposed rules reflect other small changes, such as clarification of requirements for the submission of electronic bids and allowing for the electronic recording of bid protest proceedings.

The agency’s own summary, as published.