- (a) The Division of Purchase and Contract shall make purchasing services available to certain non-State agencies as defined by G.S. 143‑49 and G.S. 143‑49.1. This may be affected by budgetary allowances for personnel, time and related costs.
- (b) Where a non-State agency covered by this provision elects to participate in a contract, its resulting contractual duties, obligations and responsibilities shall be the same as those required for agencies. Non-State agencies covered by this provision shall make payments to suppliers in a timely manner and in accordance with the terms of the contracts.
- (c) As may be practicable in terms of personnel, time and costs, the Division may offer its services, in addition to purchasing and contracting, to non-State agencies with respect to preparing specifications and contracts for services, inspecting and testing of products, expediting deliveries and advising as to market conditions.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-49(6); 143-49.1; 143-52;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 27, 1979;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1999; February 1, 1996; July 1, 1987;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016.