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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Chapter 10. Special Purchasing Methods
5-22-10-1. Purchase Without Soliciting Bids or Proposals
5-22-10-3. Contract Files; Record Listing All Contracts
5-22-10-4. Emergency Conditions
5-22-10-5. Savings to Governmental Body
5-22-10-7. Data Processing Contract or License Agreements
5-22-10-8. Compatibility of Equipment, Accessories, or Replacement Parts
5-22-10-9. Purchasing Method Impairs Functioning of Agency
5-22-10-10. No Offer Received Under Other Purchasing Method
5-22-10-11. Evaluation of Supplies or System Containing Supplies
5-22-10-12. Governmental Discount Available
5-22-10-13. Single Source for Supply; Award of Contract
5-22-10-14. General Services Administration Price
5-22-10-15. Purchase From Person Who Has Contract With Federal Agency
5-22-10-16. Acquisition of Supplies Through Transfer From Federal Government
5-22-10-17. Acquisition of Supplies Through Acceptance of Gift
5-22-10-18. Special Purchase of Copyrighted Material
5-22-10-19. Purchase From Public Utility Following Independent Appraisal