SF 1999

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:24am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; regulating solicitation procedures for services to
be performed by persons with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008,
section 16C.10, subdivision 5.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16C.10, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Specific purchases.

new text begin (a) new text end The solicitation process described in this chapter is
not required for acquisition of the following:

(1) merchandise for resale purchased under policies determined by the commissioner;

(2) farm and garden products which, as determined by the commissioner, may be
purchased at the prevailing market price on the date of sale;

(3) goods and services from the Minnesota correctional facilities;

(4) goods and services from rehabilitation facilities and extended employment
providers that are certified by the commissioner of employment and economic
development, and day training and habilitation services licensed under sections 245B.01
to 245B.08;

(5) goods and services for use by a community-based facility operated by the
commissioner of human services;

(6) goods purchased at auction or when submitting a sealed bid at auction provided
that before authorizing such an action, the commissioner consult with the requesting
agency to determine a fair and reasonable value for the goods considering factors
including, but not limited to, costs associated with submitting a bid, travel, transportation,
and storage. This fair and reasonable value must represent the limit of the state's bid; and

(7) utility services where no competition exists or where rates are fixed by law
or ordinance.

new text begin (b) Solicitations described in paragraph (a), clause (4), must be made first to
organizations that represent facilities and providers described in that clause. If the state
is not satisfied with a bid received in the first solicitation, then it may proceed to make
further solicitations.
new text end