KRS 247.147: State Fair Board's procurement procedures -- Administrative

regulations.

(1) The State Fair Board shall:

(a) Conduct all procurements necessary for the performance of its duties in

accordance with KRS Chapter 45A and this chapter, provided that this

chapter, controls in the event that, and to the extent that, any provision in

this chapter is expressly inconsistent with any provision of KRS Chapter

45A; or

(b) Promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A

establishing its procurement procedures.

(2) If the State Fair Board elects to promulgate administrative regulations

establishing its procurement procedures rather than conduct procurements in

accordance with KRS Chapter 45A, the State Fair Board may include sections

of KRS Chapter 45A as part of its administrative regulations and shall require

review of personal service contracts, tax incentive agreements, and

memorandum of agreements by the Government Contract Review Committee

as established by KRS 45A.705.

(3) Procurements for personal service contracts shall not be subject to the

requirements of KRS 45A.695(2)(b), due to the unique operational activities

conducted for state government by the State Fair Board as recognized in this

chapter.

(4) The State Fair Board's procurement procedures or administrative regulations

shall be designed to provide for the purchase of supplies, equipment, services,

and construction items that provide the greatest long-term benefit to the state,

the greatest integrity for the State Fair Board, and the best service and

products for the public.

(5) In its bidding and negotiation processes, the State Fair Board may:

(a) Perform its own bidding and procurement;

(b) Utilize the services of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; or

(c) Utilize a combination thereof.

(6) The president and chief executive officer of the State Fair Board may, in lieu of

the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, declare an

emergency for purchasing purposes.