Subdivision 1. Commissioners' duties. The commissioners of administration and employment and economic development shall publicize the provisions of the purchasing programs in sections 16C.16 to 16C.21, attempt to locate small businesses or small targeted group businesses able to perform under the programs, and encourage participation through education, technical assistance, mentoring, and other means. When the commissioner of administration determines that a small business or small targeted group business is unable to perform under a program established in sections 16C.16 to 16C.21, the commissioner shall inform the commissioner of employment and economic development who shall assist the small business or small targeted group business in attempting to remedy the causes of the inability to perform the award. In assisting the small business or small targeted group business, the commissioner of employment and economic development in cooperation with the commissioner of administration shall use management or financial assistance programs made available by or through the Department of Employment and Economic Development, other state or governmental agencies, or private sources.
Subd. 2. [Repealed by amendment, 2007 c 133 art 2 s 3]
Subd. 3. [Repealed by amendment, 2007 c 133 art 2 s 3]
1998 c 386 art 1 s 18; 2001 c 162 s 9; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 2007 c 133 art 2 s 3
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.