Bill Summary for H 779 (2015-2016)

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Apr 16 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 779 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 14, 2015
AN ACT TO PROMOTE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COST SAVINGS THROUGH COMPETITION.
Intro. by Saine.

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Bill summary

Amends GS 147-33.95 to require the acquisition of computers, computer‑related devices, and networking equipment and services for state agencies to be conducted using multiple award schedule contracts whenever the hardware and related services are available from multiple manufacturers, suppliers, or vendors. Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to issue requests for proposals, no later than October 1, 2015,  for multiple award schedule contracts for computers, computer‑related devices, and networking equipment and services available from multiple manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.  Sets out provisions governing the contracts.

Specifies that these provisions do not apply to contracts awarded to multiple manufacturers, suppliers, or vendors that have been awarded under a competitive bidding process within the 24 months immediately preceding the day this act becomes law.