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HF 1423

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:50am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to state government; requiring municipalities to utilize state cooperative
purchasing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 471.345, subdivision 15.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 471.345, subdivision 15, is amended to
read:


Subd. 15.

Cooperative purchasing.

new text begin (a) Minnesota cities, counties, and townships
must contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment by utilizing contracts
that are available through the state's cooperative purchasing venture authorized by section
16C.11 whenever practicable and cost-effective.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Unless required to utilize the state's cooperative purchasing venture under
paragraph (a), new text end a municipality may contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, or
equipment without regard to the competitive bidding requirements of this section if the
purchase is through a national municipal association's purchasing alliance or cooperative
created by a joint powers agreement that purchases items from more than one source on
the basis of competitive bids or competitive quotations.