16C.147 DOCUMENT IMAGING; USE OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. The commissioner shall promote the use of persons with developmental disabilities to provide document imaging services for state and local government agencies. History: 2007 c 148 art 2 s 43
16C.15 REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDERS. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of employment and economic development, shall prepare a list containing products and services of certified rehabilitation facilities and extended employment providers as described in chapter 268A for acquisition by state agencies and institutions. History: 1998 c 386 art 1 s 16; […]
16C.151 PURCHASES FROM CORRECTIONS INDUSTRIES. 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, […]
16C.155 JANITORIAL CONTRACTS; REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDERS. Subdivision 1. Service contracts. The commissioner of administration shall ensure that a portion of all contracts for janitorial services; document imaging; document shredding; and mailing, collating, and sorting services be awarded by the state to rehabilitation programs and extended employment providers that are certified by the […]
16C.16 DESIGNATION OF PROCUREMENTS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES. Subdivision 1. Small business procurements. (a) The commissioner shall for each fiscal year ensure that small businesses receive at least 25 percent of the value of anticipated total state procurement of goods and services, including printing and construction. The commissioner shall divide the procurements so designated into contract […]
16C.17 ENCOURAGEMENT OF PARTICIPATION. 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 […]
16C.18 REPORTS. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 8 art 1 s 13] Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2007 c 135 art 2 s 40] Subd. 3. Reports from other agencies. The commissioner of transportation, and each metropolitan agency listed in section 473.143, subdivision 1, shall report to the commissioner of administration all information that the commissioner requests […]
16C.19 ELIGIBILITY; RULES. (a) A small business wishing to participate in the programs under section 16C.16, subdivisions 4 to 7, must be certified by the commissioner. The commissioner shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for certifying that small targeted group businesses, small businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned small businesses are eligible […]
16C.20 CERTIFICATION. A business that is certified by the commissioner of administration as a small business, small targeted group business, a small business located in an economically disadvantaged area, or a veteran-owned small business is eligible to participate under the requirements of sections 137.31 and 161.321 and, if certified as a small business, small targeted […]
16C.21 CRIMINAL PENALTY. A person who knowingly provides false information to a public official or employee for the purpose of obtaining or retaining certification as a small targeted group business or a small business located in an economically disadvantaged area under sections 16C.16 to 16C.20, 137.31, 137.35, 161.321, or 473.142 is guilty of a misdemeanor. […]
16C.25 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Notwithstanding sections 16C.06 and 16C.10, sections 16C.251 to 16C.29, and other provisions of law not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 16C.251 to 16C.29, apply to building and construction contracts entered into on or after August 1, 2002. History: 1998 c 386 art 1 s 26; 2002 c 254 s […]
16C.251 BEST AND FINAL OFFER. A “best and final offer” solicitation process may not be used for building and construction contracts. History: 2007 c 148 art 2 s 44
16C.26 COMPETITIVE BIDS OR PROPOSALS. Subdivision 1. Application. Except as otherwise provided by section 16C.10 and this section, all contracts for building and construction or repairs must be based on competitive bids or proposals. “Competitive proposals” specifically refers to the method of procurement described in section 16C.28, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), and paragraph […]
16C.28 CONTRACTS; AWARD. Subdivision 1. Award requirements. (a) All state building and construction contracts entered into by or under the supervision of the commissioner or an agency for which competitive bids or proposals are required may be awarded to either of the following: (1) the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration conformity with the specifications, […]
16C.281 ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACTIONS. Subdivision 1. Original jurisdiction. (a) Original jurisdiction is granted to the district court over any action seeking legal, equitable, or declaratory relief arising under or based upon the alleged violation of any law governing public procurement requirements, public procurement procedures, or the award of any public contract. (b) […]
16C.285 RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENT DEFINED. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the terms defined in this subdivision have the meanings given them. (b) “Construction contract” means a contract or subcontract of any tier for work on a project. (c) “Contractor” means a prime contractor or subcontractor or motor carrier, and does not […]
16C.29 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW. The commissioner must develop procedures to audit agency personnel to whom the commissioner has delegated contracting authority, in order to ensure compliance with laws and guidelines governing issuance of contracts, including laws and guidelines governing conflicts of interest. History: 2002 c 254 s 5
16C.32 DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS, DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Definitions. As used in sections 16C.32 to 16C.35, the following terms have the meanings given them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “acceptance” means a formal resolution of the commissioner authorizing the execution of a design-build, construction manager at risk, or job order contracting contract; (2) “agency” means […]
16C.33 DESIGN-BUILD. Subdivision 1. Conflict of interest. A board member may not participate in the review, discussion, or selection of a primary designer, a design-builder, or a firm in which the member has a financial interest. Subd. 2. Design-builder licensing requirements. (a) Each design-builder must be, employ, or have as a partner, member, coventurer, or […]
16C.34 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK. Subdivision 1. Solicitation of qualifications. (a) Every user agency, except the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, shall submit a written request for proposals for a construction manager at risk for its project to the commissioner. The written request for proposals must include a description of the project, the estimated […]
