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62 PA Cons Stat § 534 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 534 - Cost or pricing data

§ 534. Cost or pricing data.   (a) Submission by contractor.--A contractor shall, except as provided in subsection (c), submit cost or pricing data and shall certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data submitted was accurate, complete and current as of a mutually determined specified date prior to the date of: (1) the award of any contract under section 513 (relating to competitive sealed proposals) or 515 (relating to sole source procurement) where, under either section, the total contract price is expected to exceed an amount established by the head of the purchasing agency; or (2) the pricing of any change order or contract modification which is expected to exceed an amount established by the head of the purchasing agency.  (b) Price adjustment.--Any contract, change order or contract modification under which a certificate is required shall contain a provision that the price to the purchasing agency, including profit or fee, shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the purchasing agency finds that the price was increased because the cost or pricing data furnished by the contractor was inaccurate, incomplete or not current as of the date agreed upon between the parties.  (c) Cost or pricing data not required.--The requirements of this section need not be applied to contracts under any of the following circumstances: (1) When responsive proposals are received from two or more offerors. (2) When the contract price is based on established catalog prices or market prices. (3) When contract prices are set by statute or regulation. (4) When it is determined in writing by the contracting officer that the requirements of this section may be waived and the reasons for the waivers are stated in writing.    Cross References. Section 534 is referred to in sections 552, 561 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 535 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 535 - Printing

§ 535. Printing.  No contract for printing shall be entered into with any person until the purchasing agency is satisfied that the person is the owner or lessee of machinery and equipment necessary to properly and promptly perform any orders issued to the person under the proposed printing contract.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)
62 PA Cons Stat § 541 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 541 - Approval of accounting system

§ 541. Approval of accounting system.  No contract type shall be used unless it has been determined in writing by the head of the purchasing agency that: (1) The proposed contractor's accounting system will permit timely development of all necessary cost data in the form required by the specific contract type contemplated. (2) The proposed contractor's accounting system is adequate to allocate costs in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Notwithstanding the preceding, a contract may be used without a prior written determination where the contract is a firm, fixed-price contract or a contract awarded under section 516 (relating to emergency procurement).    Cross References. Section 541 is referred to in sections 561, 9119 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 542 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 542 - Multiterm contracts

 § 542. Multiterm contracts.   (a) Specified period.--A contract for supplies, construction or services may be entered into for a period of time deemed to be in the best interests of the Commonwealth. The term of the contract and conditions of renewal or extension, if any, shall be included in the solicitation, and funds shall be available for the first fiscal period at the time of contracting. Payment and performance obligations for succeeding fiscal periods shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.  (b) Cancellation for unavailability of funds in succeeding fiscal periods.--When funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period, the contract shall be canceled, and the contractor shall be reimbursed for the reasonable value of any nonrecurring costs incurred but not amortized in the price of the supplies, services or construction delivered under the contract. Such reimbursement shall not include loss of anticipated profit, loss of use of money or administrative or overhead costs. The cost of cancellation may be paid from any appropriations available for that purpose. The contractor shall not be entitled to any reimbursement where the Commonwealth elects not to exercise a renewal or extension option provided for in the contract.
62 PA Cons Stat § 543 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 543 - Effective contracts

§ 543. Effective contracts.   (a) General rule.--Irrespective of the type of contract, no contract shall be effective until executed by all necessary Commonwealth officials as provided by law.  (b) Certain contracts.--Those Statewide requirements contracts where the total dollar purchasing amount, based upon estimated quantities, is in excess of $1,000,000 shall not be effective unless first approved by the State Treasurer. The $1,000,000 amount shall be adjusted each year by the department to reflect the annual percentage change in the Composite Construction Cost Index of the United States Department of Commerce occurring in the one-year period ending December 31 each year.
62 PA Cons Stat § 551 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 551 - Right to inspect plant

§ 551. Right to inspect plant.  The purchasing agency may, at reasonable times, inspect the part of the plant or place of business of a contractor or any subcontractor which is related to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by the purchasing agency.    Cross References. Section 551 is referred to in sections 561, 9119 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 552 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 552 - Right to audit records

§ 552. Right to audit records.   (a) Audit of cost or pricing data.--The purchasing agency or its designee may, at reasonable times and places, audit the books and records of any person who has submitted cost or pricing data under section 534 (relating to cost or pricing data) to the extent that the books and records relate to the cost or pricing data. A person who receives a contract, change order or contract modification for which cost or pricing data is required shall maintain the books and records that relate to the cost or pricing data for three years from the date of final payment under the contract unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized by the purchasing agency in writing.  (b) Contract audit.--The purchasing agency may audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any negotiated contract or subcontract other than a firm, fixed-price contract to the extent that the books and records relate to the performance of the contract or subcontract. The books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the prime contract and by the subcontractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the prime contract unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized by the purchasing agency in writing.    Cross References. Section 552 is referred to in sections 561, 9119 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 561 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 561 - Finality of determinations

§ 561. Finality of determinations.  The determinations required by the following sections are final and conclusive unless they are clearly erroneous, arbitrary, capricious or contrary to law: Section 512(f) (relating to competitive sealed bidding). Section 513(a) and (g) (relating to competitive sealed proposals). Section 515 (relating to sole source procurement). Section 516 (relating to emergency procurement). Section 518(e) (relating to competitive selection procedures for certain services). Section 519(f) (relating to selection procedure for insurance and notary bonds). Section 534(c) (relating to cost or pricing data). Section 541 (relating to approval of accounting system).    Cross References. Section 561 is referred to in section 563 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 562 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 562 - Anticompetitive practices

§ 562. Anticompetitive practices.  Collusion among bidders or offerors is unlawful. Every contract, combination or conspiracy which unreasonably restrains trade among bidders or offerors is unlawful. Contracts so arrived at may be declared void at the option of the Commonwealth. In addition to remedies available to the Commonwealth in the Federal courts, there shall be the same remedies in the courts of this Commonwealth. When any person has reason to believe collusion or other anticompetitive practices have occurred among any bidders or offerors, a notice of the relevant facts shall be transmitted to the Attorney General, who shall investigate the reports.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)
62 PA Cons Stat § 563 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 563 - Retention of procurement records

§ 563. Retention of procurement records. All procurement records, including any written determinations issued in accordance with section 561 (relating to finality of determinations), shall be retained for a minimum of three years from the date of final payment under the contract and disposed of in accordance with records retention guidelines and schedules as provided by law. In accordance with applicable law, all retained documents shall be made available to the State Treasurer, Auditor General, General Counsel, Inspector General and Attorney General upon request.    Cross References. Section 563 is referred to in sections 106.1, 561, 9119 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 564 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 564 - Record of certain actions

 § 564. Record of certain actions.  The purchasing agency shall maintain a record listing all contracts made under sections 514 (relating to small procurements), 515 (relating to sole source procurement) and 516 (relating to emergency procurement) for a minimum of three years from the date of final payment under the contract. The record shall contain: (1) Each contractor's name. (2) The amount and type of each contract. (3) A listing of the supplies, services or construction procured under each contract.
62 PA Cons Stat § 901 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 9 - Procurement of Construction and Design Professional Services Services|Section 901 - Definitions

§ 901. Definitions.  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Design professional services." Those professional services within the scope of the practice of architecture, geology, engineering, landscape architecture or land surveying, including studies, investigations, surveying, mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual design, plans and specifications, value engineering, maintenance manuals and other related services associated with research, planning, development, design, construction, alteration or repair of real property. The term includes services provided under the supervision of a professional engineer to develop engineering software which will aid design professionals in performing their work. The term does not include those services which are not exclusively within the scope of architecture, geology, engineering or landscape architecture but which are related to capital improvements such as, but not limited to, environmental hygienics, construction management as described in section 322 (relating to specific construction powers, duties and procedures), exhibit design, fine arts or lesser arts and crafts, even though an architect, geologist, engineer or landscape architect may provide such services.    Cross References. Section 901 is referred to in section 3902 of this title; section 303 of Title 74 (Transportation).
62 PA Cons Stat § 902 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 9 - Procurement of Construction and Design Professional Services Services|Section 902 - Bid or proposal security

§ 902. Bid or proposal security.   (a) Requirement for bid or proposal security.--Bidders or offerors may be required to provide bid or proposal security for construction contracts. Bid or proposal security shall be in the form of a certified or bank check or a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in this Commonwealth or another form of security as specified in the invitation for bids or request for proposals.  (b) Amount of bid or proposal security.--Bid or proposal security shall be at least in the minimum amount or percentage of the amount of the bid or proposal as shall be specified in the advertisement, the invitation for bids or the request for proposals.  (c) Rejection of bids or proposals.--When the invitation for bids or the request for proposals requires security, noncompliance with the instructions in the invitation for bids or the request for proposals requires that the bid or proposal be rejected unless it is determined that the bid or proposal fails to comply with the security requirements in a nonsubstantial manner.  (d) Withdrawal of bids and proposals.--After the bids or proposals are opened, they shall be irrevocable for the period specified in the invitation or requests for proposals for bids except as provided in section 512(f) (relating to competitive sealed bidding). If a bidder or offeror is permitted to withdraw its bid or proposal before award, no action shall be had against the bidder or offeror or the bid or proposal security.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsecs. (a), (b) and (d).  Cross References. Section 902 is referred to in section 533 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 904 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 9 - Procurement of Construction and Design Professional Services Services|Section 904 - Copies of bonds

§ 904. Copies of bonds.   (a) Copies of bonds.--The purchasing agency shall furnish a copy of any payment bond and the contract for which the bond was given to any person who makes an application for the copy.  (b) Fee for copies.--Each applicant shall pay for each copy of any payment bond a fee fixed by the purchasing agency to cover the actual cost of the preparation of the copy.  (c) Evidence.--A copy of any payment bond and of the contract for which the bond was given constitutes prima facie evidence of the contents, execution and delivery of the original of the bond and contract.
62 PA Cons Stat § 906 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 9 - Procurement of Construction and Design Professional Services Services|Section 906 - Letters of intent

§ 906. Letters of intent.  Before a contract for construction is effective, the head or a deputy of the purchasing agency may issue binding letters of intent to contract. A bidder or offeror receiving a letter of intent may rely on the letter to prepare to start work to the extent authorized by the letter and incur costs in preparation for performance of the contract. No work on the construction site shall be commenced and no payment shall be made to the bidder or offeror until the contract is fully executed. If the contract is not fully executed, the bidder or offeror shall be entitled to reimbursement for its actual expenses reasonably incurred pursuant to the letter prior to notification from the purchasing agency not to proceed. Reimbursement shall not include any loss of anticipated profit, loss of use of money or administrative or overhead costs.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 added section 906.
62 PA Cons Stat § 907 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 9 - Procurement of Construction and Design Professional Services Services|Section 907 - Procurement of right-of-way acquisition assistance services

§ 907. Procurement of right-of-way acquisition assistance services.  Right-of-way acquisition assistance services to be provided in conjunction with the planning, development, design, construction, alteration or repair of bridges and highways by the Department of Transportation shall be procured in accordance with section 905 (relating to procurement of design professional services).  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 added section 907.
62 PA Cons Stat § 1501 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 15 - Supply Management|Section 1501 - Definitions

§ 1501. Definitions.  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Excess supplies." All nonexpendable supplies having a remaining useful life but which are no longer required by the using agency in possession of the supplies.  "Expendable supplies." All tangible supplies other than nonexpendable supplies.  "Nonexpendable supplies." All tangible supplies having an original acquisition cost of over $100 per unit and a probable useful life of more than one year.  "Supplies." Supplies owned by Commonwealth agencies.  "Surplus supplies." Nonexpendable supplies no longer having any use to any Commonwealth agency. The term includes obsolete supplies, scrap materials and nonexpendable supplies that have completed their useful life cycle. The term does not include road or bridge materials or equipment that have been declared surplus by the Department of Transportation under section 510 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
62 PA Cons Stat § 1502 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 15 - Supply Management|Section 1502 - Supply management regulations

§ 1502. Supply management regulations.  For executive and independent agencies, the department shall establish policy and may promulgate regulations governing: (1) The management of supplies during their entire life cycle. (2) The sale, lease or disposal of surplus supplies by public auction, competitive sealed bidding or other appropriate method designated by the department. However, no employee of the owning or disposing agency shall be entitled to purchase any of these supplies except when the sale price of the surplus supply is less than the amount established by the department for permissible purchases by such employees. (3) Transfer of excess supplies.
62 PA Cons Stat § 1503 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 15 - Supply Management|Section 1503 - Proceeds from sale or disposal of surplus supplies

§ 1503. Proceeds from sale or disposal of surplus supplies.  The proceeds from the sale, lease or disposal of surplus supplies by an executive or independent agency shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited in the fund out of which the supplies sold were originally purchased by the appropriate credit to the then-current appropriation. The costs incurred by the department in advertising or selling the supplies shall be deducted from the purchase price, and that amount shall be an executively authorized augmentation to the appropriation from which the costs were paid by the department.
62 PA Cons Stat § 1504 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 15 - Supply Management|Section 1504 - Exception

§ 1504. Exception.  This chapter shall not apply to actions taken by the Office of Attorney General under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 68 (relating to controlled substances forfeitures).
62 PA Cons Stat § 1701 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 17 - Legal and Contractual Remedies|Section 1701 - Definitions

§ 1701. Definitions.  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Board." The Board of Claims established in section 1721 (relating to Board of Claims).  "Claimant." A contractor or Commonwealth agency that files a claim with the board.  "Respondent." A contractor or Commonwealth agency against which a claim filed with the board is asserted.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142)    2002 Amendment. Section 22(1)(i) of Act 142 provided that the amendment of section 1701 shall take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the standing order under section 1102(g) of Title 67 (Public Welfare). The standing order was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on June 28, 2003, at 33 Pa.B. 3053.
62 PA Cons Stat § 1702 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 17 - Legal and Contractual Remedies|Section 1702 - Sovereign immunity

§ 1702. Sovereign immunity.   (a) General rule.--The General Assembly under section 11 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania reaffirms sovereign immunity, and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no provision of this part shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity for the purpose of 1 Pa.C.S. § 2310 (relating to sovereign immunity reaffirmed; specific waiver) or otherwise.  (b) Exception.--The General Assembly under section 11 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania does hereby waive sovereign immunity as a bar to claims against Commonwealth agencies brought in accordance with sections 1711.1 (relating to protests of solicitations or awards) and 1712.1 (relating to contract controversies) and Subchapter C (relating to Board of Claims) but only to the extent set forth in this chapter.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsec. (b).