Section 1300.5020  Exemptions

If the SPO finds a conflict of interest under Section 50-13 of the Code with the vendor selected for award or contract negotiations, the SPO shall forward to the CPO the name of the vendor and a description of the proposed contract and of the potential conflict, and shall state why an exemption should be granted.  The CPO shall decide whether to refuse to allow a contract or to grant an exemption.