Bill Summary for H 701 (2013-2014)

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Apr 10 2013
S.L. 2013-333

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 701 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING THAT AGENCIES MAY PURCHASE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH MULTIPARTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS APPROVED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.
Intro. by Saine, Tolson.

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Allows public agency purchasing entities to elect to purchase information technology goods and services through a convenience contract awarded pursuant to a nationally recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement in which other states participate, provided that the agreement was developed using a competitive bidding process and the agreement has been approved by the State Chief Information Officer (CIO). Requires the CIO to review the specifications, terms, and conditions of information technology convenience contracts before the contracts may be utilized by public agencies. Upon approval by the CIO, a public agency may use the nationally cooperative purchasing agreement without further state CIO approval. Requires public agencies to report to the state CIO periodically on the utilization of convenience contracts.