Sec. 33.09.04.02. Authorization to Proceed

A. Authorization Required. The State Board is aware of the need for vendors and manufacturers to control costs. Accordingly, evaluation of the system will not proceed until the applicant, having reviewed the evaluation proposal, notifies the State Board to proceed.

B. Notice by Applicant.

(1) The applicant shall review the evaluation proposal and notify the State Board of its intent to continue or terminate the evaluation process.

(2) The notice shall be in writing and sent to the State Administrator, with a copy to the evaluation agent.

C. Costs of Evaluation.

(1) If the applicant decides to proceed, the notice shall be accompanied by payment to the State Board of the estimated costs contained in the evaluation proposal.

(2) The State Board may deposit the funds in an appropriate treasury trust account.

(3) If the actual costs exceed the amount of the deposit, the applicant shall pay the balance owed to the State Board within 30 days of notice of the deficiency from the State Board.

(4) If the deposit exceeds the actual costs incurred, the State Board shall refund the excess to the applicant within 30 days after the evaluation process has been completed.