Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) In addition to
other means of procuring stocks of commonly used items, the division
administrator may authorize an agency to become a participating member of a
group discount purchasing organization, if the administrator finds that:
(a) The items to be acquired are at least equal in quality to similar
items or the same items that the agency uses;
(b) The items to be acquired are less costly to the state than if
acquired by other means authorized in this chapter;
(c) The state's participation in the organization is formalized by a
written contract that extends for no longer than one (1) year at a time;
and
(d) The state's entrance fee, or participation fee, in the organization
is based on criteria applied to all other members of the organization,
provides no ownership rights.
(2) Any contract entered into under the provisions of this section shall
be maintained on file with the division, as well as with the agency entering
into the contract.
(3) Items acquired shall be used solely by state departments and agencies
and may not be transferred from state ownership until useful life is
extinguished and may not be provided to individuals except those in the
custody of the state or to those receiving direct personal services from the
state.

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