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

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

      1. (A) the committee; or

      2. (B) a person designated by the committee;

         that no qualified agency can provide the supplies or services.

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

4. (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. (1) Require vendors to purchase:

      1. (A) supplies;
      2. (B) services; or

      3. (C) both supplies and services;

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

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

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.46-2007, SEC.3.