IC 5-22-13-3: Conditions for purchase; governmental bodies other than political subdivisions

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a governmental body not covered by section 2 of this chapter.

(b) A governmental body shall purchase supplies and services without advertising or calling for bids from a qualified agency under the same conditions as supplies produced by the department of correction are purchased under IC 5-22-11.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), before a purchasing agent issues a solicitation for supplies or services, the purchasing agent shall do either of the following:

(1) Obtain a written determination within seven (7) business days from:

(A) the committee; or

(B) a person designated by the committee;

that no qualified agency can provide the supplies or services.

(2) Certify that the supplies or services offered by a qualified agency cannot be obtained as required in section 5 of this chapter.

(d) If a purchasing agent issues a solicitation for a consolidated purchase of supplies or services, or both, the purchasing agent shall do either of the following:

(1) Require vendors to purchase:

(A) supplies;

(B) services; or

(C) both supplies and services;

from a catalog of a qualified agency kept by the committee.

(2) Establish scoring standards to ensure participation in the solicitation by a qualified agency.