(1) The administrator may authorize an agency to:
(a)  Become a participating member of a group discount purchasing organization;
(b)  Participate in, sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for property with one (1) or more public agencies, independent of the requirements of section 67-2329, Idaho Code; or
(c)  Utilize contracts of other public agencies within this state upon determining that the contract was let in a manner that constitutes competitive bidding consistent with the requirements of this chapter and is otherwise in the best interest of the state.
(2)  The state’s participation in a cooperative purchase or group discount purchasing organization must be formalized by a written agreement.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-9224

  • Administrator: means the administrator of the division of purchasing as created by section 67-9204, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • Agency: means all officers, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards, commissions and institutions of the state, including the public utilities commission, but excluding:
Idaho Code 67-9203
  • Property: means goods, services, parts, supplies and equipment, both tangible and intangible, including, but not limited to, designs, plans, programs, systems, techniques and any rights or interests in such property. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
    • (3)  The state’s entrance fee or participation fee in a group discount purchasing organization must be based on criteria applied to all other members of the organization.
    (4)  Any agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall be maintained on file with the division as well as with the agency entering into the agreement.