IC 5-22-10-11: Evaluation of supplies or system containing supplies

Sec. 11. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase for the evaluation of supplies or a system containing supplies for any of the following reasons:

(1) To obtain:

(A) functional information; or

(B) comparative data.

(2) For a purpose that in the judgment of the purchasing agent may advance the long term competitive position of the governmental body.