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KS Stat § 75-3739a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3739a Reverse auctioning electronic procurement process.

75-3739a. Reverse auctioning electronic procurement process. (a) Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3317 through 75-3322, and amendments thereto, the director of purchases shall have power to utilize the reverse auctioning electronic procurement process for the purchase of selected goods or materials for one or more state agencies in accordance with this section. The director of purchases shall adopt policies and procedures for such reverse auctioning electronic procurements process in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this section.(b) The provisions of K.S.A. 75-430, and amendments thereto, relating to advertisements in the Kansas register and the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3739 et seq., and amendments thereto, regarding procedures for sealed bidding and the opening of bids shall not apply to bids or purchases conducted under the reverse auctioning electronic procurement process in accordance with this section. All bids submitted under the reverse auctioning electronic procurement process in accordance with this section shall be subject to the open records act.(c) Reverse auctioning shall not be used for the acquisition of any services for construction projects or for the acquisition of any other services.(d) As used in this section, "reverse auctioning" means a procurement process following procedures approved by the director of purchases where bidders are invited to bid on specific goods through real-time electronic bidding, with the award being made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; during the bidding process, bidders' prices are revealed and bidders shall have the opportunity to modify their bid prices for the duration of the time period established for the bid opening.History: L. 2001, ch. 212, § 1; L. 2002, ch. 183, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 114, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3740a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3740a State and local government contracts; bidders domiciled in other states.

75-3740a. State and local government contracts; bidders domiciled in other states. To the extent permitted by federal law and regulations whenever the state of Kansas or any agency, department, bureau or division thereof or any municipality of the state including, but not limited to, county, school district, improvement district or other public body lets bids for contracts for the erection, construction, alteration or repair of any public building or structure or any addition thereto or for any public work or improvement or for any purchases of any goods, merchandise, materials, supplies or equipment of any kind, the contractor domiciled outside the state of Kansas, to be successful, shall submit a bid the same percent less than the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Kansas contractor as would be required of such Kansas domiciled contractor to succeed over the bidding contractor domiciled outside Kansas on a like contract let in such contractor's domiciliary state.History: L. 1972, ch. 336, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 326, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3740b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3740b Purchase of recycled paper; requirements; price preference.

75-3740b. Purchase of recycled paper; requirements; price preference. (a) As used in this section:(1) "Newsprint," "printing paper" and "writing paper" have the meanings provided by 40 C.F.R. 250.4 (53 Fed. Reg. 23562-23563).(2) "Waste paper" means waste paper, as defined by 40 C.F.R. 250.4 (53 Fed. Reg. 23562-23563), containing not less than 10% postconsumer material by weight.(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c), the state shall spend on newsprint or high grade bleached printing or writing paper containing not less than 50% waste paper by weight, if sufficient amounts of such paper are available:(1) For the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1991, and July 1, 1992, an amount equal to not less than 10% of the total dollar amount of newsprint and high grade bleached printing and writing paper purchased by the state during the immediately preceding fiscal year;(2) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, an amount equal to not less than 15% of the total dollar amount of newsprint and high grade bleached printing and writing paper purchased by the state during the immediately preceding fiscal year;(3) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1994, an amount equal to not less than 20% of the total dollar amount of newsprint and high grade bleached printing and writing paper purchased by the state during the immediately preceding fiscal year; and(4) for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 1995, an amount equal to not less than 25% of the total dollar amount of newsprint and high grade bleached printing and writing paper purchased by the state during the immediately preceding fiscal year.(c) In determining the lowest responsible bidder for any purchase of newsprint or high grade bleached printing or writing paper, the director of purchases of the department of administration, or any other state officer or employee authorized to make purchases directly for a state agency, shall give the following price preferences to any bidder whose bid is for newsprint or high grade bleached printing or writing paper containing not less than 50% waste paper by weight unless the requirements of subsection (b) have been met:(1) For the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1991, and July 1, 1992, 20%;(2) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, 15%;(3) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1994, 10%; and(4) for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 1995, 5%.(d) The director of accounts and reports and the director of purchases of the department of administration, and any other state officer or employee authorized to make purchases directly for a state agency, shall cooperate to implement the provisions of this section.(e) Annually, on or before the first day of the regular legislative session, the director of the division of purchases of the department of administration shall submit to the legislature a report on progress in implementing the provisions of this section.History: L. 1990, ch. 319, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3740c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3740c Procurement practices, recycled products.

75-3740c. Procurement practices, recycled products. The director of purchases of the department of administration shall review all state procurement practices and specifications and modify any such practices or specifications so as to eliminate any discrimination against purchases of products made from recycled materials.History: L. 1990, ch. 319, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3740e (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3740e Boycott of Israel; state contracts; definitions.

75-3740e. Boycott of Israel; state contracts; definitions. As used in K.S.A. 75-3740e and 75-3740f, and amendments thereto:(a) "Boycott" means engaging in a refusal to deal, terminating business activities or performing other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with persons or entities doing business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel, if those actions are taken either:(1) In compliance with or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. § 4607(c) applies; or(2) in a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin or religion, and that is not based on a valid business reason;(b) "company" means an organization, association, corporation, partnership, venture or other entity, its subsidiary or affiliate, that exists for profitmaking purposes or to otherwise secure economic advantage;(c) "contract" means a written agreement between the state and a company to acquire or dispose of goods or services with an aggregate price of more than $100,000. "Contract" does not mean a written agreement between the state and an individual to acquire or dispose of goods or services, including employment or consultant services; and(d) "state" means this state or an agency, board, commission or department of this state.History: L. 2017, ch. 97, § 1; L. 2018, ch. 60, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3740f (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3740f Same; certifications; waivers.

75-3740f. Same; certifications; waivers. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the state shall not enter into a contract with a company, unless such company submits a written certification that such company is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel that constitutes an integral part of business conducted or sought to be conducted with the state.(b) The state may not adopt a procurement, investment or other policy that has the effect of inducing or requiring a person to boycott the government of Israel or its instrumentalities, or to boycott a person doing business in Israel or territories under its jurisdiction, when such boycott is on the basis of such person's location in such places.(c) The secretary of administration will approve contracts, or may waive application of this section on any contract with any state agency if the secretary determines that compliance is not practicable.History: L. 2017, ch. 97, § 2; L. 2018, ch. 60, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3740g (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3740g Same; statement of purpose.

75-3740g. Same; statement of purpose. The purpose of K.S.A. 75-3740e and 75-3740f, and amendments thereto, is to declare that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the state of Kansas and that the state, and those companies that do business by and through the state, in the interest of the state's economic policy, should not boycott trade with Israel. Companies that refuse to deal with United States trade partners such as Israel make discriminatory decisions on the basis of national origin that impair those companies' commercial soundness. Israel is known for its dynamic and innovative approach in many business sectors, and a company's decision to discriminate against persons or entities doing business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel is an unsound business practice making the company an unduly risky contracting partner. It is also the public policy of the United States, as enshrined in several federal acts, including 50 U.S.C. § 4607, to oppose such boycotts, and congress has concluded as a matter of national trade policy that cooperation with Israel materially benefits United States companies and improves American competitiveness.History: L. 2018, ch. 60, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3741a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3741a Same; change orders, negotiation or bidding.

75-3741a. Same; change orders, negotiation or bidding. Each change order to a contract entered into under K.S.A. 75-3741, and amendments thereto, shall be related to an item or a matter that was included within the original program statement which was prepared and submitted with the capital improvement budget estimate for the project under K.S.A. 75-3717b. Each such change order may be negotiated with a contractor performing work under the original contract for the project unless the secretary of administration requires such change order to be let by competitive bids as a separate contract under K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1981, ch. 343, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3741b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3741b Same; negotiation for projects of $10,000 or less; reports.

75-3741b. Same; negotiation for projects of $10,000 or less; reports. (a) In the discretion of the secretary of administration, contracts for the construction, repair or improvement of state buildings or facilities in the amount of $10,000 or less, may be entered into by negotiation in the manner prescribed by this section. In such cases, after the secretary of administration has solicited proposals from at least three firms for such construction, repair or improvement a contract may be negotiated therefor with one such firm. Such contracts shall not be subject to the competitive bid requirements of K.S.A. 75-3739 to 75-3741, inclusive, and amendments thereto.(b) The secretary of administration shall report any such negotiated contract to the joint committee on state building construction.(c) No contract entered into under this section by a state agency shall be binding on the state agency until sufficient moneys have been encumbered therefor on the records of the division of accounts and reports.History: L. 1983, ch. 271, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3741c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3741c Same; exemption from local building codes, permits and fees and certain zoning fees; use of other political subdivision code review or inspection services.

75-3741c. Same; exemption from local building codes, permits and fees and certain zoning fees; use of other political subdivision code review or inspection services. (a) No state capital improvement project for the construction, reconstruction, remodeling, improvement, repair or maintenance of any building or facility for use by one or more state agencies, shall be subject to any building permit requirement or building code of any county, township, district, city or other political subdivision of this state or fees charged therefor. No project shall be subject to any inspection requirement or any requirement to obtain any permit, license or other instrument of approval for the project which is imposed by any city, township, district, city or other political subdivision of this state, except that such project shall be subject to reasonable inspections for the sole purpose of allowing members of the police and fire departments and other public emergency services personnel to become familiar with the project. As used in this section "building code" means any building code and includes any plumbing code, electrical wiring code, gas piping code or similar code. This act shall apply to all capital improvement projects in existence prior to the effective date of this act and to those commenced on or after the effective date.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the secretary of administration, with the concurrence of the state agency that owns the property, may request that the city, township, county or other political subdivision in which a state capital improvement project is located provide code review or inspection services required by this section or K.S.A. 75-1262, and amendments thereto. The city, township, county or other political subdivision shall be compensated for such services from funds appropriated for the project or available therefor. The amount of such compensation shall be based on the fee schedule established by the city, county, township or other political subdivisions.(c) State capital improvement projects shall be exempt from the payment of fees relating to local zoning ordinances and resolutions, but the state shall reimburse a political subdivision for any related publication expenses incurred by the political subdivision.History: L. 1983, ch. 270, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 92, § 2; Apr. 24.
KS Stat § 75-3742 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3742 Same; assistance in preparing written program statements.

75-3742. Same; assistance in preparing written program statements. The secretary of administration may assist in all matters relating to the preparation of written program statements for prospective buildings and for major repairs and improvements to buildings for state agencies and for which legislative appropriations are to be requested, as well as for such buildings, major repairs and improvements which have been authorized by the legislature.History: L. 1953, ch. 375, § 42; L. 1978, ch. 337, § 14; L. 1979, ch. 280, § 4; May 17.
KS Stat § 75-3743 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3743 Attorney general to approve certain contracts; requisition forms.

75-3743. Attorney general to approve certain contracts; requisition forms. Whenever the secretary of administration or any division head of the department of administration shall so require, certain specified contracts and leases of any state agency shall be approved as to form or execution by the attorney general. All orders or requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of accounts and reports, unless a purchase order is required for each payment against a contract.History: L. 1953, ch. 375, § 43; L. 1972, ch. 332, § 80; L. 2018, ch. 91, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3744 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3744 Execution and approval of contracts.

75-3744. Execution and approval of contracts. Except as otherwise provided in this act and rules and regulations adopted thereunder:(a) Every contract subject to the approval of the attorney general shall be signed by the administrative head of the affected state agency. No such contract shall be valid or effective without the approval and signature of the director of purchases.(b) All other purchase orders and contracts issued or entered into by the division of purchases shall be signed by the director of purchases. Such purchase orders shall show on their face that an appropriation fund or allotment has been encumbered for the full amount of the liability.History: L. 1953, ch. 375, § 44; L. 1972, ch. 332, § 81; L. 1973, ch. 356, § 1; L. 2018, ch. 91, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3744a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3744a Requirements for purchase of motor-vehicle fuels by state agencies.

75-3744a. Requirements for purchase of motor-vehicle fuels by state agencies. (a) As used in this section, "motor-vehicle fuels" has the meaning provided by K.S.A. 79-3401, and amendments thereto.(b) All bulk motor-vehicle fuels purchased by any state agency, as defined in K.S.A. 75-3701, and amendments thereto, in each fiscal year for use in state-owned motor vehicles shall be motor-vehicle fuels blends containing at least 10% ethanol. No state agency shall spend more than ten cents per gallon more on fuel blends containing at least 10% ethanol than the current price per gallon of regular fuel on bulk motor vehicle fuel purchases.(c) Where available under current state purchasing agreements, individual motor-vehicle fuel purchases for state-owned motor vehicles shall be of motor-vehicle fuels blends containing at least 10% ethanol. Individual motor vehicle fuel purchases for state-owned motor vehicles shall not be more than 10 cents per gallon more on fuel blends containing at least 10% ethanol than the current price per gallon of regular fuel.(d) Where available, and as long as the price is no greater than 10 cents more per gallon than the price of diesel fuel, a 2% or higher blend of biodiesel must be purchased for use in state-owned diesel powered vehicles and equipment.History: L. 2003, ch. 68, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3745c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3745c Director of personnel services; creation and administration of division of personnel services.

75-3745c. Director of personnel services; creation and administration of division of personnel services. There is hereby established, within and as a part of the department of administration, a division of personnel services, the head of which shall be the director of personnel services. Under the supervision of the secretary of administration, the director of personnel services shall administer the division of personnel services. The director of personnel services and the assistant director of personnel services shall be in the unclassified service of the Kansas civil service act and shall be appointed by the secretary of administration.History: L. 1978, ch. 345, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 75-3745d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees|Article 37 - Department Of Administration|75-3745d Same; transfer of powers, duties and functions; preservation of orders and directives.

75-3745d. Same; transfer of powers, duties and functions; preservation of orders and directives. (a) All of the powers, duties, functions, property and records of the existing division of personnel and the existing director of personnel are hereby transferred to and conferred and imposed, respectively, upon the division of personnel services and the director of personnel services created by this act, except as is herein otherwise provided.(b) The division of personnel services and the director of personnel services created by this act shall be the successors in every way, respectively, to the powers, duties and functions of the division of personnel and director of personnel in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of this act, except as herein otherwise provided. Every act performed under the authority of the division of personnel services or director of personnel services created by this act, respectively, shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the division of personnel or director of personnel, respectively, in which such functions were vested prior to the effective date of this act.(c) Whenever the division of personnel, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the division of personnel services created by this act.(d) Whenever the director of personnel, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference shall be deemed to apply to the director of personnel services created by this act.(e) All orders and directives of the director of personnel or division of personnel in existence on the effective date of this act, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be orders and directives of the director of personnel services created by this act, until revised, amended, revoked or nullified pursuant to law.(f) The division of personnel services and director of personnel services created by this act, respectively, shall be continuations of the division of personnel created by K.S.A. 1978 Supp. 75-3745a and the director of personnel provided to be appointed under K.S.A. 1978 Supp. 75-3745a.History: L. 1978, ch. 345, § 2; July 1.