Bill Summaries: S767 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 20 2011 - View summary

    Identical to H 713, filed 4/6/11.

    Enacts new GS 143-64.1 to require that the acquisition of ground maintenance, construction, and forestry equipment (as each is defined by the statutes) be conducted using multiple award schedule contracts. Defines multiple award schedule contract as a contract that allows multiple vendors to be awarded a state contract for goods or services by providing their total catalogue for lines of equipment and attachments to eligible purchasers, including state agencies, departments, institutions, public school districts, political subdivisions, community colleges, and constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. Directs the Department of Administration to issue requests for proposals for multiple award schedule contracts no later than June 30, 2011. Provides that contracts must span a term of not less than three years, with annual product and pricing update periods. Specifies that the Department of Administration may issue additional term contracts for the specific purchase of equipment otherwise available through a multiple award schedule contract.