KRS 45A.470: Preference to be given by governmental bodies and political

subdivisions in purchasing commodities or services -- List of

commodities and services -- Price range -- Negotiation for identical

products and services.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, all governmental

bodies and political subdivisions of this state shall, when purchasing

commodities or services, give first preference to the products made by the

Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries, as required by KRS

197.210. Second preference shall be given to any products produced by

Kentucky Industries for the Blind, Incorporated, or any other nonprofit

corporation that furthers the purposes of KRS Chapter 163, and agencies of

individuals with severe disabilities as described in KRS 45A.465.

(2) The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall make a list of commodities and

services provided by these agencies and organizations available to all

governmental bodies and political subdivisions. The list shall identify in detail

the commodity or service the agency or organization may supply and the price.

(3) The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall annually determine the current

price range for the commodities and services offered from its experience in

purchasing these commodities or services on the open market. The prices

quoted by these agencies or organizations shall not exceed the current price

range.

(4) The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Education and Labor Cabinet

and qualified agencies for individuals with severe disabilities shall annually

cause to be made available to the Finance and Administration Cabinet, lists of

the products or services available.

(5) If two (2) or more of the agencies or qualified nonprofit organizations wish to

supply identical commodities or services, the Finance and Administration

Cabinet shall conduct negotiations with the parties to determine which shall be

awarded the contract. The decision of the Finance and Administration Cabinet

shall be based upon quality of the commodity or service and the ability of the

respective agencies to supply the commodity or service within the requested

delivery time.