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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-503 - Informal solicitation - Small purchases - Active solicitation of responses from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business

(a)
The procurement commission may grant the chief procurement officer authority to establish informal solicitation rules, regulations, policies and procedures for procurements. The maximum amount of the procurement shall be determined in accordance with the following:
(1)
If all of the members of the procurement commission agree, the amount shall be up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less; and
(2)
Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided in order to constitute an informal procurement under this section.
(b)
The procurement commission may grant the chief procurement officer authority to establish small purchase rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The maximum amount of the purchases shall be determined in accordance with the following:
(1)
If all the members of the procurement commission agree, the amount shall be up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less; and
(2)
Purchasing requirements shall not be artificially divided in order to constitute a small purchase under this section.
(c)
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), such state agencies shall actively solicit responses from any minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business in accordance with part 11 of this chapter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634,s 4, eff. 4/2/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634,s 3, eff. 4/2/2024.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485, s 2, eff. 6/6/2017.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 22, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 5 (Williams, § 370.14); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 12-306, 12-3-206; Acts 1981, ch. 332, § 4; 2010 , ch. 1098, § 2; 2011 , ch. 295, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-504 - Sole source procurement - Noncompetitive negotiation

(a)
The chief procurement officer may identify goods or services that may not be procured by competitive means because of the existence of a single source of supply.
(b)
The chief procurement officer must submit to the procurement commission for approval rules, policies, and procedures prescribing the manner in which such procurements may be accomplished, which may include noncompetitive negotiation.
(c)
Goods or services that may not be procured by competitive means because of the existence of a single source of supply must be purchased in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures approved by the procurement commission.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 562, s 5, eff. 5/26/2021.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 23, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 4 (Williams, § 370.13); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 7; Acts 1975, ch. 202, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 12-307, 12-3-207; Acts 1981, ch. 332, § 5; 2010 , ch. 1098, § 2; 2011 , ch. 295, §§ 5, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-505 - Emergency purchases

The chief procurement officer is authorized to purchase for a state governmental entity in the open market specific goods or services for immediate delivery to meet emergencies arising from any unforeseen cause, including, but not limited to, delays by contractors, delays in transportation, unanticipated volume of work, and acts of God. The chief procurement officer may delegate this authority to any state agency; provided, that a report on the circumstances of any such emergency and the actions taken by such state agency as a result of the emergency shall be transmitted in writing as soon as possible by such state agency to the chief procurement officer. The report shall set forth the prices at which goods and services were purchased and the total amount of the purchase. The chief procurement officer shall keep each report on file in the permanent records of the central procurement office. All emergency purchases shall be posted on the single public internet website in such form as prescribed by the procurement commission. All emergency purchases shall, if practicable, be made on the basis of competitive procurement.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 24, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 6 (Williams, § 370.15); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 12-308, 12-3-208; Acts 1981, ch. 332, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-506 - Negotiation with vendors - General services administration price agreement

In accordance with rules and regulations of the central procurement office approved by the procurement commission and adopted pursuant to title 4, chapter 56, and chapters 3 and 4 of this title, the chief procurement officer is authorized to negotiate with vendors who maintain a general services administration pricing agreement with the United States or any agency thereof; provided, that no contract executed under this section shall authorize a price higher than is contained in the contract between the general services administration and the affected vendor.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-507 - Competitive negotiation

Except as otherwise provided by law, a contract may be entered into by competitive negotiation when it is determined by the chief procurement officer that it is in the best interest of the state. Each use of competitive negotiation shall be subject to approval by the chief procurement officer and the comptroller of the treasury in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures of the procurement commission. Notice of such approved competitive negotiations shall be posted on the central procurement office's website.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 26, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-508 - Utilities - Service contracts

Subject to rules of the central procurement office approved by the procurement commission, the central procurement office shall purchase or contract for all telephone, telegraph, electric light, gas, power, postal, and other services for which a rate for the use thereof has been established by a public authority, in such manner as the chief procurement officer deems to be in the best interest of the state.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 27, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-509 - Certification by receiving agent as condition of payment

When any goods or services are received by a state agency, the state agency's receiving agent shall certify electronically or in writing that the goods or services received were equal in quality and quantity to those requisitioned or ordered. The certification shall accompany the voucher directing the payment. The state shall not remit funds in payment of any voucher unless the voucher is accompanied by the certification.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 28, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2005, ch. 166, § 1; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2011, ch. 295, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-510 - Records of purchases open to public

In accordance with § 10-7-503 and § 10-7-504, all procurement records of the department and all records of the procurement commission shall be open and accessible to the public during the regular office hours of the central procurement office or state agency, when such inspections do not interfere with the orderly operation of the central procurement office or state agency.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634,s 5, eff. 4/2/2024.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 29, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-511 - Ascertainment of availability of funds

The central procurement office shall not honor or act upon any requisitions from any state agency without first having ascertained from the commissioner of finance and administration, or other responsible official, the availability of funds to cover the proposed expenditure.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 30, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-512 - Cooperative purchasing agreements

The central procurement office and public institutions of higher education may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods or services with one (1) or more other states or local governments in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants. All cooperative purchasing conducted under this section shall be awarded through full and open competition.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 272,s 1, eff. 4/28/2015.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 31, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-513 - Competitive reverse auction process

(a)
For a purchase of goods and services under this chapter, the central procurement office may purchase goods and services through a competitive reverse auction process that allows responses on specified goods or services electronically and adjustments to pricing during a specified time period. An award shall be made to the offeror determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive respondent at the close of the specified solicitation period.
(b)
Policies and procedures concerning this procurement methodology, including the criteria, and the evaluation process shall be developed by the central procurement office and approved by the procurement commission.
(c)
This section shall not apply to:
(1)
Construction services; or
(2)
Architectural or engineering services.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 32, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 5 - SPECIFICATIONS (§§ 12-3-501 — 12-3-515) › Section 12-3-515 - Contract limitations - When voidable - Authority

(a)
A state governmental entity shall not enter into a contract subject to the operation of this chapter that contains a term or condition that:
(1)
Requires this state or a state governmental entity to:
(A)
Defend, indemnify, or hold harmless another person;
(B)
Assume liability for an act or omission against a person, except as specifically provided in the contract or as otherwise provided by law;
(C)
Be bound by terms and conditions that are unknown to this state at the time of signing such contract or that may be unilaterally changed by another party;
(D)
Pay liquidated damages; or
(E)
Pay taxes, except as may be required by law;
(2)
In litigation about a term of the contract, permits a person, other than the attorney general and reporter, to serve as legal counsel for this state or a state governmental entity, except as provided in §
8-6-106
;
(3)
Establishes the venue for an action or dispute with this state or a state governmental entity in a jurisdiction other than the Tennessee claims commission, the chancery courts of Williamson County, and federal courts in this state;
(4)
Provides that the contract must be construed in accordance with the laws of a state other than this state;
(5)
Requires binding arbitration; or
(6)
Contains an automatic renewal obligating state funds subsequent to the initial term of the contract.
(b)
If a contract entered into by a state governmental entity that is subject to the authority of the chief procurement officer under this chapter or title 4, chapter 56, contains a term or condition prohibited under this section, then such term or condition is void, and the contract is enforceable as if the contract did not contain such term or condition.
(c)
The chief procurement officer may promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 113, s 5, eff. 4/4/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 6 - LIFE CYCLE COST AND PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1978 (§§ 12-3-601 — 12-3-603) › Section 12-3-601 - Cost or pricing data

(a)
A contractor who makes a contract with the state under this chapter 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 of pricing data submitted was accurate, complete, and current as of a mutually determined specified date prior to the date of:
(1)
The pricing of any contract awarded pursuant to sole source procurement authority pursuant to §
12-3-504
, where the total contract price is expected to exceed an amount established by the procurement commission; or
(2)
The pricing of any change order or contract modification which is expected to exceed an amount established by the procurement commission.
(b)
Any contract, change order, or contract modification under which a certificate is required shall contain a provision that the price to the state, including profit or fee, shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the state finds that such price was increased because the contractor-furnished cost or pricing data was inaccurate, incomplete, or not current as of the date agreed upon between the parties.
(c)
The requirements of this section need not be applied to contracts when:
(1)
The contract price is based on adequate price competition;
(2)
The contract price is based on established catalogue prices or market prices;
(3)
Contract prices are set by law or regulation; or
(4)
It is determined in writing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the procurement commission that the requirements of this section may be waived, and the reasons for such waiver are stated in writing.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 35, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1978, ch. 655, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 12-1101, 12-3-301.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 6 - LIFE CYCLE COST AND PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1978 (§§ 12-3-601 — 12-3-603) › Section 12-3-602 - Right to inspect plant or place of business and audit books and records

(a)
The state may, at reasonable times, and subject to regulation of the procurement commission, 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 state.
(b)
The state may, at reasonable times and places, audit the books and records of any person who has submitted cost or pricing data to the extent that such books and records relate to such cost or pricing data. Any person who receives a contract, change order, or contract modification for which cost or pricing data are required, shall maintain such books and records that relate to such cost or pricing data for five (5) years from the date of final payment under the contract, unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized in writing.
(c)
The state shall be entitled to audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any contract or subcontract other than a firm fixed-price contract, to the extent that such books and records relate to the performance of such contract or subcontract. Such books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment under the prime contract and by the subcontractor for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment under the subcontract, unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized in writing. All contracts after July 1, 2024, shall include a provision with this statutory requirement and the provision cannot be amended or removed without the written consent of the comptroller of the treasury.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 36, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1978, ch. 655, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 12-1102, 12-3-302.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 6 - LIFE CYCLE COST AND PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1978 (§§ 12-3-601 — 12-3-603) › Section 12-3-603 - Regulations regarding cost principles

The chief procurement officer shall propose regulations for approval by the procurement commission setting forth cost principles which shall be used to determine the allowability of incurred costs for the purpose of reimbursing costs under contract provisions that provide for the reimbursement of costs; provided, that if a written determination is made by the chief procurement officer to justify such action, such cost principles may be modified by contract and reported to the comptroller of the treasury.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 37, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1978, ch. 655, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 12-1103, 12-3-303; Acts 2008, ch. 717, §§ 6, 7; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2011, ch. 295, §§ 5, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-801 - Specifications and scopes of work to permit open and competitive soliciting

Whenever possible, all procurement specifications and scopes of work for goods and services to be purchased by the central procurement office or state agencies shall be worded or designed to permit open and competitive soliciting for the supplying of the goods or services to which they apply and all proprietary specifications and scopes of work shall be developed in accordance with rules of the central procurement office approved by the procurement commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 41, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 2; T.C.A., §
12-3-601
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 1; 2004, ch. 569, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-802 - Adoption and application of standard specifications and scopes of work

It is the duty of all state agencies to furnish to the chief procurement officer recommended specifications for all goods and services required and to be required by such state agencies. It is the duty of the chief procurement officer to canvas the recommended specifications and either approve or modify the standard specifications and scopes of work so recommended, subject to the policy and criteria of the procurement commission. All standard specifications and scopes of work shall remain on file in the central procurement office and shall be posted on the central procurement office's website. Each standard specification adopted for any good or service shall fit, insofar as possible, the requirements of the majority of the state agencies that use the same.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 42, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 4; T.C.A., §
12-3-602
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 2; 1993, ch. 488, § 2; 1994, ch. 767, § 3; 1994, ch. 981, § 1; 2004, ch. 569, § 1; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2010, ch. 1135, §§ 8, 9; 2010, ch. 1140, § 1; 2011, ch. 295, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-803 - Changes and additions to standard specifications

After the approval and adoption of standard specifications in the manner provided in §
12-3-802
, changes in, alterations to, modifications of, or additions to such standard specifications may be made in accordance with rules or policy of the central procurement office as approved by the procurement commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 43, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 5; T.C.A., §
12-3-603
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 3; 2004, ch. 569, § 1; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2010, ch. 1135, § 10; 2010, ch. 1140, § 2; 2011, ch. 295, §§ 5, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-804 - Standard specifications preferred - Procedure for exceptions

The chief procurement officer shall make use of standard specifications whenever practicable. Goods and services purchased without standard specifications shall be made in accordance with policies and criteria established by the procurement commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 44, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 6; T.C.A., §
12-3-604
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 4; 1993, ch. 521, § 2; 1994, ch. 981, § 4; 2004, ch. 569, § 1; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2010, ch. 1140, §§ 3, 4; 2011, ch. 295, §§ 5, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-805 - Requisition of goods and services for which no standard adopted

Whenever any department, institution, or agency of state government requisitions any goods or services for which a standard specification has not been adopted and approved, it shall be accompanied by or contain a recommended specification for such goods or services.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 45, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 7; T.C.A., §
12-3-605
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 5; 2004, ch. 569, § 1; 2010, ch. 1140, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-806 - Specifications for office goods - Biennial report

(a)
Whenever the chief procurement officer determines it to be advantageous, then specifications for office goods to be purchased by the state agencies shall be worded or designed so as to permit remanufactured office goods to be eligible for purchase. Such specifications may provide that remanufactured office materials, supplies and equipment be comparable in use and quality to new or currently manufactured office materials, supplies and equipment.
(b)
The chief procurement officer shall prepare and submit to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chairs of the committees on government operations, and the procurement commission, a biennial report concerning the purchase of remanufactured office goods. Such report shall include the amount and frequency of such purchases, the cost savings realized by the state as a result of such purchases, and any remaining issues or areas for improvement.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 46, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 8; T.C.A., §
12-3-606
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 6; 2004, ch. 569, § 1; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2010, ch. 1140, § 6; 2011, ch. 295, §§ 5, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 8 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ACT (§§ 12-3-801 — 12-3-808) › Section 12-3-808 - Specifications for purchases of chemical products

(a)
Specifications for purchases of chemical products pursuant to this chapter shall require that the manufacturer of the chemical products create and maintain a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for such chemical products on the national MSDSSEARCH repository or the manufacturer's website so that the information can be accessed by means of the internet. A site operated by or on behalf of the manufacturer or a relevant trade association is acceptable so long as the information is freely accessible to the public. In lieu of posting a MSDS on MSDSSEARCH, a respondent shall include the manufacturer's universal resource locator (URL) for their MSDS in the response proposal or purchase order.
(b)
The chief procurement officer shall post on the chief procurement officer's website the URL for MSDSSEARCH.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 48, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 888, § 10; T.C.A., §
12-3-608
; Acts 1988, ch. 818, § 8; 1994, ch. 981, § 5; 2004, ch. 569, § 1; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2010, ch. 1140, § 8; 2011, ch. 295, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-901 - Short title

This part shall be known as and may be cited as the "Life Cycle Cost and Procurement Act of 1978."
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 50, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1970, ch. 567, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 12-339, 12-3-501; Acts 1994, ch. 669, § 4; 2001, ch. 89, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-902 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Energy efficiency standard" means a performance standard which prescribes the relationship of the energy use of a product to its useful output of services;
(2)
"Major energy-consuming product" means any article so designated by the chief procurement officer in consultation with the central procurement office staff;
(3)
"Political subdivision" means any city, town, municipality or county within the state; and
(4)
"State procurement commission" means the commission established as set forth in title 4, chapter 56.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 51, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1970, ch. 567, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 7; T.C.A., §§ 12-340, 12-3-502; Acts 1994, ch. 669, § 5; 2001, ch. 89, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-903 - Policy of state

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state and its political subdivisions to use the life cycle costs of commodities as developed and disseminated by the federal government when purchased by the state or its political subdivisions where feasible as provided in this part.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 52, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1970, ch. 567, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 12-341, 12-3-503.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-904 - Purchases to be made according to energy efficiency standards

The chief procurement officer, to the maximum extent feasible, shall determine which commodities and products purchased by the state may be purchased according to energy efficiency standards based on rules and regulations, policies, and procedures approved by the procurement commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 53, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1971, ch. 425, § 1; T.C.A., § 12-342; Acts 1980, ch. 464, § 1; T.C.A., §
12-3-504
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-905 - Energy efficiency standards to be adopted - Equipment, appliances, lighting and heating and cooling products and systems to be Energy Star qualified - Future contracts - Guidelines

(a)
The chief procurement officer, in consultation with the central procurement office staff, shall adopt rules and regulations approved by the procurement commission relative to energy efficiency standards for major energy-consuming products to be procured by the state.
(b)
When federal energy efficiency standards exist, the procurement commission, in consultation with the department of general services, shall, where feasible, adopt standards at least as stringent as the federal standards.
(c)
For the purpose of implementing this part only, the central procurement office shall advise and consult with the chief procurement officer as an ex officio member.
(d)
All future office equipment, appliances, lighting and heating and cooling products and systems purchased by and for state agencies shall be Energy Star qualified; provided, that such Energy Star qualified products and systems are commercially available.
(e)
Existing purchasing contracts for all state agencies that do not provide as options Energy Star qualified office equipment, appliances, lighting and heating and cooling products and systems shall not be renewed upon expiration. All future contracts for state agencies shall provide as options Energy Star qualified office equipment, appliances, lighting and heating and cooling products and systems.
(f)
The central procurement office, in consultation with the department of finance and administration, shall establish and publish guidelines providing direction to all state agencies regarding implementation of this section.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 54, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1971, ch. 425, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 12-343, 12-3-505; Acts 2003, ch. 212, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-906 - Life cycle costs used in purchase of major energy-consuming products

When energy efficiency standards are established, the procurement commission shall adopt rules requiring life cycle costs to be used by the chief procurement officer in contracting for major energy-consuming products. In determining life cycle costs, the procurement commission and the chief procurement officer may consider the acquisition cost of the product, the energy consumption and the projected cost of energy over the useful life of the product, and the anticipated resale or salvage value of the product.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 55, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1971, ch. 425, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 12-344, 12-3-506; Acts 1994, ch. 669, § 6; 2001, ch. 89, § 3; 2003, ch. 212, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-907 - Energy efficiency standards and life cycle costs to be used by political subdivisions

Except when private act or state law prohibits, every political subdivision shall adopt and incorporate in its procurement policies energy efficiency standards and life cycle costing employed by the state in its procurement policies.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 56, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-908 - Action by aggrieved party to void executory contract for purchase of commodities

(a)
Executory contracts for the purchase of commodities by a political subdivision included in this part shall be voidable by the circuit courts upon the bringing of an action by an aggrieved party.
(b)
The court may void the contract upon the showing by the aggrieved party that:
(1)
The party is a seller of the commodity;
(2)
The party is doing business in the state;
(3)
The commodity to be sold has an energy efficiency rating and life cycle cost lower than the commodity contracted for by the purchaser;
(4)
The purchaser is a political subdivision, and the standard for the commodity has been adopted for one (1) year by the procurement commission and has not been incorporated or adopted by the political subdivision; and
(5)
The aggrieved party is ready, willing and able, without any other legal constraints, to sell the commodity to the purchaser.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 57, eff. 7/1/2013.
Impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; Acts 1971, ch. 425, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 12-346, 12-3-508; Acts 1994, ch. 669, § 7; 2001, ch. 89, § 4; 2007, ch. 168, § 1; 2010, ch. 993, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-909 - Assistance in development of energy efficiency standards

The chief procurement officer shall provide technical assistance to aid in the development or implementation of energy efficiency standards for procurement policies to political subdivisions that request assistance.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 58, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-910 - Cooperation among state and local agencies

The appropriate state agencies shall cooperate and coordinate their efforts in the development and implementation of energy efficiency standards for procurement policies to the fullest extent possible with the Tennessee municipal league, the municipal technical advisory service, the county technical advisory service, the Tennessee county services association, and any other appropriate state or local agency or group.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 58, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-911 - Adoption of more stringent energy efficiency standards by political subdivisions

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of an energy efficiency standard by a political subdivision when that standard has not been adopted by rules of the procurement commission, or where the standard proposed to be adopted by the political subdivision is more stringent than the standard adopted by the rules of the procurement commission.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 58, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 9 - INSURANCE (§§ 12-3-901 — 12-3-912) › Section 12-3-912 - Administrative procedures

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall apply to this part.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 58, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 10 - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (§§ 12-3-1001 — 12-3-1004) › Section 12-3-1001 - Register - Prerequisite for respondents

No person, firm or corporation shall be considered for contract award by the central procurement office under this chapter or under the rules and regulations established by the central procurement office, unless and until such person, firm, or corporation makes proper application to the central procurement office, as prescribed by rule or policy approved by the procurement commission, to be placed upon the permanent register of respondents. The central procurement office shall establish and maintain the register under and in compliance with the rules and regulations adopted by the procurement commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 59, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1970, ch. 410, §§ 1, 2; 1972, ch. 571, § 1; modified; T.C.A., §§ 12-338, 12-3-401; Acts 1985, ch. 400, § 1; 1997, ch. 246, § 1; 1997, ch. 335, §§ 1 - 6; 2010, ch. 1098, § 2; 2011, ch. 295, §§ 5, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 10 - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (§§ 12-3-1001 — 12-3-1004) › Section 12-3-1002 - Application for qualification as respondents

All such applications by prospective respondents shall contain:
(1)
A verified statement by the applicant disclosing and setting forth the types or classes of goods or services which the applicant desires to furnish and is able to furnish to the state or any state agency;
(2)
A statement disclosing whether such applicant will furnish such goods or services as a manufacturer, dealer, agent, distributor, factor, or otherwise; and
(3)
Such other information as may be required by the central procurement office to establish the ability of the applicant to perform any future undertaking for the state.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 60, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 10 - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (§§ 12-3-1001 — 12-3-1004) › Section 12-3-1003 - Permanent mailing list of respondents

The central procurement office shall establish and maintain from the permanent register of respondents a permanent mailing list, which shall include the names and mailing addresses of all interested respondents.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 61, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1984, ch. 765, § 7; 2007, ch. 383, § 1; 2010, ch. 955, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 10 - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (§§ 12-3-1001 — 12-3-1004) › Section 12-3-1004 - Distributing and posting solicitations and responses electronically

Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the central procurement office may satisfy any requirement for mailing by distributing solicitations electronically and posting solicitations to the central procurement office internet website. In addition, the central procurement office may receive responses electronically. In order to assure the fullest possible participation of small businesses and minority-owned businesses, the central procurement office shall not require such small businesses and minority-owned businesses to receive or respond to solicitations electronically.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 62, eff. 7/1/2013.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 329,s 1, eff. 5/13/2013.
Acts 1984, ch. 765, § 7; 2003, ch. 228, § 1; 2010, ch. 1067, § 2; 2012, ch. 600, §§ 1 - 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 11 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (§§ 12-3-1101 — 12-3-1113) › Section 12-3-1101 - Short title

Sections
12-3-1101
- 12-3-1108 shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Business Owned by Persons with Disabilities, and Small Business Procurement and Contracting Act."
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485, s 4, eff. 6/6/2017.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 64, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 272, s 1, eff. 4/25/2013.
2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403 reenacted this section, which was also repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 272. The reenacted version is set out above. .
Acts 1999, ch. 382, § 5; 2010 , ch. 1098, § 2; 2011 , ch. 295, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 11 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (§§ 12-3-1101 — 12-3-1113) › Section 12-3-1103 - Criteria and standards for eligibility

(a)
The procurement commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations establishing criteria and standards for minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, businesses owned by persons with disabilities, and small businesses that are eligible to be included under this part. The rules and regulations must include methods by which eligibility can be verified and the business deemed certified.
(b)
Such criteria and standards for eligibility shall include, but not be limited to, the number of employees, the total gross receipts or annual sales volume, including ownership and control.
(c)
The maximum number of employees and the maximum dollar value of a small business under such rules and regulations may vary from industry to industry to the extent necessary to reflect the differing characteristics of any relevant factors of each particular industry.
(d)
The governor's office of diversity business enterprises shall implement and administer a certification program and publish a directory of businesses certified as small businesses and diversity business enterprises.
(e)
Any business desiring to be certified as a small business or diversity business enterprise shall make application to the governor's office of diversity business enterprises on an application as prescribed by such office.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,Secs.s6, s7 eff. 6/6/2017.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 66, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 272,s 1, eff. 4/25/2013.
2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403 reenacted this section, which was also repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 272. The reenacted version is set out above. .
Acts 1999, ch. 382, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 11 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (§§ 12-3-1101 — 12-3-1113) › Section 12-3-1105 - Design and implementation of procedures

The departments of general services, finance and administration, transportation and economic and community development, and the state building commission shall cooperate with the governor's office of diversity business enterprises in the design and implementation of procedures for the identification of any minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business, the selection for bid and proposal lists and the monitoring of procurements from minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,s 10, eff. 6/6/2017.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 67, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 12 - PUBLIC PROPERTY, PRINTING AND CONTRACTS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-12-113) › Chapter 3 - PUBLIC PURCHASES (§§ 12-3-101 — 12-3-1213) › Part 11 - TENNESSEE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (§§ 12-3-1101 — 12-3-1113) › Section 12-3-1106 - Diversity business program director - Annual goals for contracting with businesses

(a)
The chief procurement officer, as director of the governor's office of diversity business enterprises, shall appoint a diversity business program director to work in conjunction with the departments of general services, finance and administration, transportation, economic and community development and the state building commission to:
(1)
Compile and maintain a comprehensive list of any minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business by cooperating with both governmental and private sector entities in locating potential sources for various products and services;
(2)
Assist any minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business in complying with state procurement and contracting procedures and requirements;
(3)
Examine requests from state agencies for the purchase of goods or services to help determine which solicitations may offer increased opportunities for any minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business; and
(4)
Make recommendations to appropriate state agencies for the simplification of procurement and contract specifications and terms in order to increase the opportunities of participation by any minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business.
(b)
All state agencies shall fully cooperate with the governor's office of diversity business enterprises and shall provide staff support and any other assistance upon request of the chief procurement officer. This cooperation specifically includes, but is not limited to, establishing and striving to achieve annual state agency level internal goals for minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business contracting. In establishing and striving to achieve these annual goals, each agency shall work closely with the governor's office of diversity business enterprises. Each agency shall provide as requested to the governor's office of diversity business enterprises periodic reports on upcoming procurement and contract opportunities and on the level of participation by minority-owned business, woman-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, business owned by persons with disabilities, or small business in that agency's procurements and contracts.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,s 11, eff. 6/6/2017.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403,s 67, eff. 7/1/2013.