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IN Code § 5-22-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-4. Opening of Proposals

Sec. 4. Proposals must be opened so as to avoid disclosure of contents to competing offerors during the process of negotiation.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-5. Register of Proposals; Contents

Sec. 5. (a) A register of proposals must be:(1) prepared; and(2) open for public inspection after contract award.(b) The register of proposals must contain the following:(1) A copy of the request for proposals.(2) A list of all persons to whom copies of the request for proposals were given.(3) A list of all proposals received, which must include all of the following:(A) The names and addresses of all offerors.(B) The dollar amount of each offer.(C) The name of the successful offeror and the dollar amount of that offeror's offer.(4) The basis on which the award was made.(5) The entire contents of the contract file except for proprietary information included with an offer, such as trade secrets, manufacturing processes, and financial information that was not required to be made available for public inspection by the terms of the request for proposals.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-6. Responsible Offerors; Discussions; Final Offers

Sec. 6. As provided in the request for proposals or under the rules or policies of the governmental body, discussions may be conducted with, and best and final offers obtained from, responsible offerors who submit proposals determined to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-7. Award

Sec. 7. (a) Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the governmental body, taking into consideration price and the other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals.(b) If provided in the request for proposals, award may be made to more than one (1) offeror whose proposals are determined in writing to be advantageous to the governmental body, taking into consideration price and other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-8. Rules; Policies

Sec. 8. The governmental body may provide by rule or policy that:(1) it is either not practicable or not advantageous to the governmental body to purchase specified types of supplies by competitive sealed bidding; and(2) receiving proposals is the preferred method for purchase of that type of supply.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-9-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-9. Fair and Equal Treatment of Offerors

Sec. 9. (a) Offerors must be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revisions of proposals.(b) In conducting discussions with an offeror, information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors may be used in discussion only if the identity of the offeror providing the information is not disclosed to others. The purchasing agency must provide equivalent information to all offerors with which the purchasing agency chooses to have discussions.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.160-2006, SEC.9; P.L.195-2007, SEC.5.
IN Code § 5-22-9-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 9. Request for Proposals|5-22-9-10. Evaluation; Factors and Criteria

Sec. 10. The only factors or criteria that may be used in the evaluation of proposals are those specified in the request for proposals.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-1. Purchase Without Soliciting Bids or Proposals

Sec. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a purchasing agent may make a purchase under this chapter without soliciting bids or proposals.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-2. Competition

Sec. 2. A special purchase must be made with competition as is practicable under the circumstances.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-3. Contract Files; Record Listing All Contracts

Sec. 3. (a) A purchasing agent shall maintain the contract records for a special purchase in a separate file.(b) A purchasing agent shall include in the contract file a written determination of the basis for:(1) the special purchase; and(2) the selection of a particular contractor.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a governmental body shall maintain a record listing all contracts made under this chapter for a minimum of five (5) years. The record must contain the following information:(1) Each contractor's name.(2) The amount and type of each contract.(3) A description of the supplies purchased under each contract.(d) The contract records for a special purchase are subject to audit by the state board of accounts.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.181-2015, SEC.22.
IN Code § 5-22-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-4. Emergency Conditions

Sec. 4. (a) A purchasing agent may make a special purchase when there exists, under emergency conditions, a threat to public health, welfare, or safety.(b) The governor's security council established by IC 10-19-8.1-2 may make a purchase under this section to preserve security or act in an emergency as determined by the governor.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.123-2002, SEC.9; P.L.22-2005, SEC.3; P.L.249-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-22-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-5. Savings to Governmental Body

Sec. 5. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase when there exists a unique opportunity to obtain supplies or services at a substantial savings to the governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-6. Auctions

Sec. 6. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase at an auction.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-7. Data Processing Contract or License Agreements

Sec. 7. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase of data processing contracts or license agreements for:(1) software programs; or(2) supplies or services, when only one (1) source meets the using agency's reasonable requirements.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-8. Compatibility of Equipment, Accessories, or Replacement Parts

Sec. 8. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase when:(1) the compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts is a substantial consideration in the purchase; and(2) only one (1) source meets the using agency's reasonable requirements.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-9. Purchasing Method Impairs Functioning of Agency

Sec. 9. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase when purchase of the required supplies or services under another purchasing method under this article would seriously impair the functioning of the using agency.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-10. No Offer Received Under Other Purchasing Method

Sec. 10. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase when the purchasing agency has solicited for a purchase under another purchasing method described in this article and has not received a responsive offer.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-11. Evaluation of Supplies or System Containing Supplies

Sec. 11. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase for the evaluation of supplies or a system containing supplies for any of the following reasons:(1) To obtain:(A) functional information; or(B) comparative data.(2) For a purpose that in the judgment of the purchasing agent may advance the long term competitive position of the governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-12. Governmental Discount Available

Sec. 12. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase when the market structure is based on price but the governmental body is able to receive a dollar or percentage discount of the established price.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-13. Single Source for Supply; Award of Contract

Sec. 13. Subject to sections 14 and 15, a purchasing agent may award a contract for a supply when there is only one (1) source for the supply and the purchasing agent determines in writing that there is only one (1) source for the supply.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-14. General Services Administration Price

Sec. 14. A purchasing agent may make a purchase from a person when the purchasing agent determines in writing that:(1) supplies can be purchased from the person or the person's authorized representative at prices equal to or less than the prices stipulated in current federal supply service schedules established by the federal General Services Administration; and(2) it is advantageous to the governmental body's interest in efficiency and economy.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-15. Purchase From Person Who Has Contract With Federal Agency

Sec. 15. (a) A purchasing agent may purchase supplies if the purchase is made from a person who has a contract with a federal agency and the person's contract with the federal agency requires the person to make the supplies available to the state or political subdivisions.(b) A purchasing agent for a political subdivision may purchase supplies if the purchase is made from a person who has a contract with a state agency and the person's contract with the state requires the person to make the supplies or services available to political subdivisions, as provided in IC 4-13-1.6 or IC 5-22-17-9.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-16. Acquisition of Supplies Through Transfer From Federal Government

Sec. 16. (a) A purchasing agent may acquire supplies if the purchasing agent determines that the governmental body can obtain the transfer of the supplies from the federal government under IC 4-13-1.7 at a cost less than would be obtained from purchase of the supplies by soliciting for bids or proposals.(b) A governmental body may not make a purchase under this section if title to the property will be transferred to the governmental body before a sufficient appropriation to pay the costs of the purchase is appropriated. However, if the supplies will be transferred to the governmental body upon conditional sale or under a lease, a lease with option to purchase, or a contract for the use of the supplies, the governmental body may make the purchase under this section if there are sufficient funds appropriated to pay the consideration required for one (1) year of the agreement.(c) A purchasing agent who purchases or leases surplus federal materials shall, at the time of the purchase or lease, or immediately thereafter, give public notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-17. Acquisition of Supplies Through Acceptance of Gift

Sec. 17. A purchasing agent may acquire supplies by accepting a gift for the purchasing agent's governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-10-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-18. Special Purchase of Copyrighted Material

Sec. 18. A purchasing agent for a state purchasing agency may make a special purchase of copyrighted materials to be used, provided, or distributed by a state agency.As added by P.L.22-1997, SEC.10.
IN Code § 5-22-10-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-19. Purchase From Public Utility Following Independent Appraisal

Sec. 19. A purchasing agent may make a special purchase from a public utility if the purchase or lease price is a negotiated price that considers the results of an independent appraisal that the purchasing agency obtains and an independent appraisal that the public utility obtains.As added by P.L.7-1998, SEC.4.
IN Code § 5-22-10-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods|5-22-10-20. Purchase of Petroleum Products by Aviation Commissioners, Airport Authority, or Port Authority

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to the purchase of petroleum products by:(1) a board of aviation commissioners under IC 8-22-2;(2) an airport authority under IC 8-22-3; or(3) a port authority organized under IC 8-10-5.(b) A purchasing agent may make a special purchase of petroleum products if the petroleum products are for resale to the general public.As added by P.L.7-1998, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.8-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 11. Purchases From the Department of Correction|5-22-11-1. Requirement to Purchase From the Department of Correction

Sec. 1. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, a governmental body shall purchase from the department of correction supplies and services produced or manufactured by the department under IC 11-10-6 as listed in the department's printed catalog unless the supplies and services cannot be furnished in a timely manner.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-11-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 11. Purchases From the Department of Correction|5-22-11-2. Specifications for Supplies and Services

Sec. 2. Supplies and services purchased under this chapter must:(1) meet the specifications and needs of the purchasing governmental body; and(2) be purchased at a fair market price.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 11. Purchases From the Department of Correction|5-22-11-3. Catalog

Sec. 3. The department of correction shall furnish each governmental body a catalog with the following information:(1) Supplies and services available for sale.(2) Prices of supplies and services available for sale.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-12-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to the following governmental bodies:(1) A state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184).(2) A penal facility operated by the department of correction.(3) An institution operated by the state department of health under IC 16-19-6.(4) A political subdivision.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-12-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-2. "Bureau" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the rehabilitation services bureau of the division of disability and rehabilitative services established under IC 12-12-1-1.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.8.
IN Code § 5-22-12-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-3. "Rehabilitation Center" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "rehabilitation center" refers to the rehabilitation center established under IC 12-12-3-1.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-12-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-4. Conditions for Purchases

Sec. 4. A governmental body shall purchase articles produced by the rehabilitation center under the same conditions as articles produced by the department of correction under IC 5-22-11, unless similar articles are produced by the governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-12-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-5. Catalog

Sec. 5. The bureau shall publish a catalog for the use of governmental bodies, showing the products and services available through the rehabilitation center.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-12-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-6. Purchase of Articles Listed in Catalog

Sec. 6. (a) Whenever a governmental body needs an article listed in the catalog published under section 5 of this chapter, the governmental body:(1) shall give the bureau a reasonable time to produce or supply the article; and(2) except for an article produced by the department of correction, may not elsewhere:(A) contract for;(B) purchase; or(C) pay a bill for;an article described in the catalog unless the article cannot be furnished by the bureau.(b) A governmental body may contract elsewhere for purchase of an article described in the catalog if the bureau gives a written statement that the bureau cannot furnish the article.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-12-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 12. Purchase of Rehabilitation Center Products|5-22-12-7. Specifications for Supplies

Sec. 7. Supplies purchased under this chapter must:(1) meet the specifications and needs of the purchasing governmental body; and(2) be purchased at a fair market price.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 13. Purchases From Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for Persons With Severe Disabilities|5-22-13-1. "Qualified Agency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "qualified agency" refers to a nonprofit agency for individuals with disabilities (as defined by IC 16-32-2-1(a)) that meets all of the following conditions:(1) The agency is a nonprofit organization that is incorporated in Indiana.(2) The agency complies with Indiana laws governing private nonprofit organizations.(3) The agency complies with all the requirements of the United States Department of Labor.(4) The agency meets the standards adopted by the secretary of family and social services.(5) The agency makes reports under IC 16-32-2-7.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.37-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 13. Purchases From Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for Persons With Severe Disabilities|5-22-13-2. Conditions for Purchases; Political Subdivisions

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to a governmental body that is a political subdivision.(b) A governmental body may purchase supplies and services without advertising or calling for bids from a qualified agency under the same conditions as supplies produced by the department of correction are purchased under IC 5-22-11.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 13. Purchases From Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for Persons With Severe Disabilities|5-22-13-3. Conditions for Purchase; Governmental Bodies Other Than Political Subdivisions

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a governmental body not covered by section 2 of this chapter.(b) A governmental body shall purchase supplies and services without advertising or calling for bids from a qualified agency under the same conditions as supplies produced by the department of correction are purchased under IC 5-22-11.(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), before a purchasing agent issues a solicitation for supplies or services, the purchasing agent shall do either of the following:(1) Obtain a written determination within seven (7) business days from:(A) the committee; or(B) a person designated by the committee;that no qualified agency can provide the supplies or services.(2) Certify that the supplies or services offered by a qualified agency cannot be obtained as required in section 5 of this chapter.(d) If a purchasing agent issues a solicitation for a consolidated purchase of supplies or services, or both, the purchasing agent shall do either of the following:(1) Require vendors to purchase:(A) supplies;(B) services; or(C) both supplies and services;from a catalog of a qualified agency kept by the committee.(2) Establish scoring standards to ensure participation in the solicitation by a qualified agency.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.46-2007, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-22-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 13. Purchases From Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for Persons With Severe Disabilities|5-22-13-4. Apportionment of Purchases

Sec. 4. A governmental body may apportion purchases of supplies and services under this chapter on an equitable basis among the interested qualified agencies.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.