Ind. Code ch. 5-22-12

in effect

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to the following governmental bodies: (1) A state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-318). (2) A penal facility operated by the department of correction. (3) A political subdivision. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.2; P.L.145-2026, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-2 "Bureau" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the rehabilitation services bureau of the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services established by IC 12-12-1-1. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.8; P.L.122-2026, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-3 "Rehabilitation center" defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "rehabilitation center" refers to the rehabilitation center established under IC 12-12-3-1. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-4 Conditions for purchases

Sec. 4. A governmental body shall purchase articles produced by the rehabilitation center under the same conditions as articles produced by the department of correction under IC 5-22-11, unless similar articles are produced by the governmental body. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-5 Catalog

Sec. 5. The bureau shall publish a catalog for the use of governmental bodies, showing the products and services available through the rehabilitation center. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-6 Purchase of articles listed in catalog

Sec. 6. (a) Whenever a governmental body needs an article listed in the catalog published under section 5 of this chapter, the governmental body: (1) shall give the bureau a reasonable time to produce or supply the article; and (2) except for an article produced by the department of correction, may not elsewhere: (A) contract for; (B) purchase; or (C) pay a bill for; an article described in the catalog unless the article cannot be furnished by the bureau. (b) A governmental body may contract elsewhere for purchase of an article described in the catalog if the bureau gives a written statement that the bureau cannot furnish the article. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-22-12-7 Specifications for supplies

Sec. 7. Supplies purchased under this chapter must: (1) meet the specifications and needs of the purchasing governmental body; and (2) be purchased at a fair market price. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.

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