AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES TO CERTAIN NON-STATE AGENCIES

(a) The Division of Purchase and Contract shall make purchasing services available to certain non-State agencies as defined by G.S. 143-49 and G.S. 143-49.1. This may be affected by budgetary allowances for personnel, time and related costs. (b) Where a non-State agency covered by this provision elects to participate in a contract, its resulting contractual duties, obligations and responsibilities shall be the same as those required for agencies. Non-State agencies covered by this provision shall make payments to suppliers in a timely manner and in accordance with the terms of the contracts. (c) As may be practicable in terms of personnel, time and costs, the Division may offer its services, in addition to purchasing and contracting, to non-State agencies with respect to preparing specifications and contracts for services, inspecting and testing of products, expediting deliveries and advising as to market conditions. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-49(6); 143-49.1; 143-52; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 27, 1979; Amended Eff. April 1, 1999; February 1, 1996; July 1, 1987; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016.