§ 12-3-1208. Reverse Auctions by Local Governmental Units
As used in this section, “local governmental unit” means and includes a county, city, municipality, special district, utility district, school district, authority or any other entity created or appointed by a local governmental unit of the state. For a purchase of goods or services, any local governmental unit may purchase goods or services through a […]
§ 12-3-1209. Requirements of Professional Persons or Groups Providing Legal Services, Fiscal Agent, Financial Advisor, Advisory or Consultant Services Covered by This Part
Contracts by counties, cities, metropolitan governments, towns, utility districts and other municipal and public corporations of the state, for legal services, fiscal agent, financial advisor or advisory services, educational consultant services, and similar services by professional persons or groups of high ethical standards, shall not be based upon competitive solicitations, but shall be awarded on […]
§ 12-3-1210. Authority of the Tennessee Board of Regents System and the University of Tennessee System
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Tennessee board of regents system and the University of Tennessee system are authorized to: Develop procedures to apply the policy of § 12-3-701 to their constituent institutions, including procedures describing the circumstances in which limitations below two (2) times the value of the contract are permitted and procedures […]
§ 12-3-1211. Contracts for the Purchase of Personal Computers and Related Devices by Public School Teachers
The central procurement office may establish contracts for the purchase of personal computers and related devices by public school teachers for use outside the classroom. The computers and related devices shall not be purchased with public funds, but shall be paid for and owned by teachers individually. The contracts shall be established in accordance with […]
§ 12-3-1212. Resolution or Ordinance to Increase Threshold Amount for Requiring Public Advertisement and Competitive Bidding
Notwithstanding any charter provision, private act, or other law to the contrary, any county, municipality, utility district, LEA in accordance with § 49-2-203(a), or other local governmental entity having centralized purchasing authority with a full-time purchasing agent is authorized, by resolution or ordinance of its governing body, to increase the threshold over which public advertisement […]
§ 12-3-1111. Preference to In-State Natural Gas Producers
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, institutions of higher education, schools and all other state entities shall purchase natural gas produced from wells located in the state if such gas is available at a price which is equal to or less than natural gas produced from […]
§ 12-3-1112. Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprises — Purpose — Small Business Liaison Representative — Study of Opportunities
There is created the governor’s office of diversity business enterprises to administer this part. All positions, resources and functions of the governor’s office of diversity business enterprises existing within the department of general services shall be transferred to the procurement office on October 1, 2011. The office of diversity business enterprises shall assist small businesses […]
§ 12-3-1113. Preference to Goods Produced or Grown in This State, Including Agricultural Products
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all departments and agencies making purchases of goods, including agricultural products, shall give preference to those produced or grown in this state or offered by Tennessee respondents as follows: Goods produced in this state or offered by Tennessee respondents shall be given equal preference if the cost to […]
§ 12-3-1201. Purchases for Local Governmental Units
The central procurement office may, upon request, purchase goods and services for any county, city, municipality, special district, school district, other local governmental unit of the state, or quasi-governmental entity organized under a city, municipality, or county. The purchases shall be made on the same terms and under the same rules and regulations as now […]
§ 12-3-1202. Purchase of Secondhand Articles or Equipment by Municipalities or Counties
Notwithstanding any charter, private act, or general law requirements, any municipality or any county may purchase used or secondhand articles consisting of goods, equipment, materials, supplies, or commodities from any federal, state, or local governmental unit or agency without public advertisement and competitive soliciting. Notwithstanding any charter, private act, or general law requirements, any municipality […]