§ 68-11-1201. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Public Costs Savings Act of 1990.”

§ 68-11-1202. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Equivalent competitive procedures” means procedures that include the following: Use of a notification procedure designed to reach prospective suppliers of goods or services likely to be interested, as well as able, to satisfy the requirement for such goods and services; Use of specifications that do […]

§ 68-11-1203. Cost Savings Authorized

Notwithstanding any other law, public bodies may make purchases under or through the auspices of a group purchasing program that has not submitted a formal bid, but has made available to the public body a price quote on the goods or services proposed for purchase by the public body and which quote may be considered […]

§ 68-11-1204. Applicability

This part shall not be applicable to purchases made through any group purchasing organization whose membership is limited exclusively to Tennessee public hospitals and, furthermore, nothing in this part shall be construed to grant authority for the organization and operation of a group purchasing entity whose membership is limited exclusively to public hospitals.