Subdivision 1. Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "public entity" or "public entities" includes the state and an agency, department, or institution of the state, any governmental unit as defined in section 471.59, the state legislative and judicial branches, and state colleges and universities; and
(2) "items" includes articles, products, supplies, and services.
Subd. 2. Public entities; purchases from corrections industries. (a) The commissioner of corrections, in consultation with the commissioner of administration, shall prepare updated lists of the items available for purchase from Department of Corrections industries and annually forward a copy of the most recent list to all public entities within the state. A public entity that is supported in whole or in part with funds from the state treasury may purchase items directly from corrections industries. The bid solicitation process is not required for these purchases.
(b) The commissioner of administration shall develop a contract or contracts to enable public entities to purchase items directly from corrections industries. The commissioner of administration shall require that all requests for bids or proposals, for items provided by corrections industries, be forwarded to the commissioner of corrections to enable corrections industries to submit bids. The commissioner of corrections shall consult with the commissioner of administration prior to introducing new products to the state agency market.
(c) No public entity may evade the intent of this section by adopting slight variations in specifications, when Minnesota corrections industry items meet the reasonable needs and specifications of the public entity.
1995 c 226 art 5 s 1; 1996 c 408 art 8 s 1; 1998 c 386 art 1 s 2; 2001 c 161 s 4; 2001 c 210 s 1; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 114; 2004 c 206 s 52; 2007 c 54 art 6 s 2; 2007 c 133 art 2 s 2; 2014 c 196 art 1 s 5
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 16A - 16E — Administration And Finance
Chapter 16C — State Procurement
Section 16C.001 — Commissioner's Authority; Scope.
Section 16C.03 — Commissioner's Authority; Powers And Duties.
Section 16C.04 — Ethical Practices And Conflict Of Interest.
Section 16C.045 — Reporting Of Violations.
Section 16C.05 — Contract Management; Validity And Review.
Section 16C.051 — Contracts With Russia Or Belarus.
Section 16C.053 — Contracts With Vendors Who Discriminate Against Israel Prohibited.
Section 16C.054 — Accommodation For Hard-of-hearing In State-funded Capital Projects.
Section 16C.055 — Barter Arrangements Limited.
Section 16C.06 — Procurement Requirements.
Section 16C.071 — Exception For Federal Contracts.
Section 16C.072 — Contracts For Tax-related Activities.
Section 16C.0725 — Purchase Of Recycled, Repairable, And Durable Materials.
Section 16C.073 — Purchase And Use Of Paper Stock; Printing.
Section 16C.074 — Consideration Of Environmental Impacts Of Metal Recycling Facilities.
Section 16C.08 — Professional Or Technical Services.
Section 16C.086 — Call Center.
Section 16C.087 — Selection Of Certain Professional Service Contractors.
Section 16C.09 — Procedure For General Service Contracts.
Section 16C.10 — Exceptions Authorized.
Section 16C.105 — Cooperatives Authorized.
Section 16C.11 — Cooperative Purchasing Venture; Revolving Fund.
Section 16C.12 — Agricultural Food Products Grown In State.
Section 16C.13 — Certain Vehicles.
Section 16C.135 — Purchases Of Fuel And Vehicles By State Agencies.
Section 16C.137 — Minimizing Energy Use; Renewable Fuels.
Section 16C.138 — State Purchasing Of Electric And Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
Section 16C.14 — Energy Efficiency Installment Purchases.
Section 16C.143 — Energy Forward Pricing Mechanisms.
Section 16C.144 — Guaranteed Energy-savings Program.
Section 16C.145 — Nonvisual Technology Access Standards.
Section 16C.147 — Document Imaging; Use Of Persons With Developmental Disabilities.
Section 16C.15 — Rehabilitation Facilities And Extended Employment Providers.
Section 16C.151 — Purchases From Corrections Industries.
Section 16C.155 — Janitorial Contracts; Rehabilitation Programs And Extended Employment Providers.
Section 16C.16 — Designation Of Procurements From Small Businesses.
Section 16C.17 — Encouragement Of Participation.
Section 16C.19 — Eligibility; Rules.
Section 16C.20 — Certification.
Section 16C.21 — Criminal Penalty.
Section 16C.25 — Building And Construction Contracts.
Section 16C.251 — Best And Final Offer.
Section 16C.26 — Competitive Bids Or Proposals.
Section 16C.28 — Contracts; Award.
Section 16C.281 — Original Jurisdiction Of Public Procurement Actions.
Section 16C.285 — Responsible Contractor Requirement Defined.
Section 16C.29 — Contract Management And Review.
Section 16C.32 — Design-build Contracts, Definitions.
Section 16C.33 — Design-build.
Section 16C.34 — Construction Manager At Risk.
Section 16C.35 — Job Order Contracting.
Section 16C.36 — Reorganization Services Under Master Contract.