Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "supplies" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-38.
(b) The commissioner shall establish a central warehouse.
(c) Whenever the commissioner considers it advantageous to purchase supplies for use by state agencies for industries or for general operating purposes, the commissioner may do so and store the supplies in the state warehouse. The cost of purchasing the supplies and the expense incident to storing them shall be paid in the first instance from the warehousing and stationery revolving fund established by subsection (f).
(d) The commissioner shall keep all state agencies informed of the supplies available in the warehouse.
(e) The same procedure for requesting supplies from the warehouse shall be followed as in requesting a purchase of the supplies except that the request shall specify that the supplies shall be drawn from the warehouse. The commissioner shall invoice to each state agency, and file a claim for reimbursement for any supplies furnished. The commissioner shall add to the actual cost an amount sufficient to pay for all warehouse and handling charges. The commissioner may not charge an amount in excess of the actual cost and expense so as to show a profit in operating the warehouse.
(f) The warehousing and stationery revolving fund is established. The fund may not exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000). The fund must be used for the following:
(1) Establishing a central warehouse.
(2) Purchasing supplies when, in the commissioner's opinion, it is advantageous or essential to the proper and economical operation of state government.
As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property
Chapter 1. Department of Administration
4-13-1-1. Short Title; "State Agency" Defined; Use of Department Services by Other Entities
4-13-1-2. Creation of Department; Commissioner; Officers and Employees
4-13-1-3. Divisions of Department
4-13-1-4. Duties and Functions
4-13-1-5. Duties and Functions; Construction of Chapter
4-13-1-7. Administrative and Procedural Rules and Regulations
4-13-1-8. Administrative and Organizational Surveys
4-13-1-9. State Reports and Publications; Curtailment and Elimination Powers of Commissioner
4-13-1-13.5. Federal Surplus Property; Receipt, Storage, and Distribution
4-13-1-14. Retirement Credits of Transferred Personnel
4-13-1-15. Application of Law to State Agencies and Institutions
4-13-1-17. Insurance; Loss or Damage to Property
4-13-1-18. Disputes and Bid Protests; Procedural Rules; Judicial Review
4-13-1-19. Property Interests in Contract Awards
4-13-1-21. Provision of False Information; Sanctions
4-13-1-22. Report on Professional Services Contracts
4-13-1-23. Central Warehouse for Supplies; Warehousing and Stationery Revolving Fund
4-13-1-24. Quantity Purchase Agreements for Road Salt or Similar Products
4-13-1-25. Quantity Purchase Agreements for Emergency Services Equipment