60A-1.017. Acquisition of Commodities through Service Contracts

Contracts which include services that provide for a Vendor to purchase commodities for subsequent transfer to the state, may be entered into by an agency only under the following circumstances:

(1) The agency has determined that there is a demonstrated need to acquire the commodity through the Vendor, as opposed to direct acquisition by the agency;

(2) The agency has provided a means to identify the commodity, including line-item costs, acquired by the Vendor for subsequent transfer to and control by the agency; and,

(3) The agency has specified the quality of the commodity to be acquired and made provisions for warranty, service, and transfer of ownership.

Rulemaking Authority 287.032(2), 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(3), 287.042(6) FS. History–New 11-3-88, Formerly 13A-1.017, Amended 1-29-17.